Podcasts about Standard Chartered

If you can't beat Wise on FX, and reality is most fintechs can't; then the smarter move is to partner with them. Let's go into the why!In this episode recorded live at Money20/20 Asia, I speak with Samarth Bansal, General Manager at Wise Platform.We go behind the scenes and I ask the questions I've always had hypothetical answers to. For years my mandate as a Neobank Product leader was to beat Wise, and I knew unless we were to change our business model to properly compete, the answer is we can't.But now, FinTechs and banks can partner with Wise through Wise Platform. It's a fascinating conversation!We cover:[01:00] How Wise approaches cost efficiency: the obsession behind the pricing model[02:30] What actually drives Wise's infrastructure advantage[04:30] Going direct into local payment rails and optimising treasury FX forecasting[08:30] How embedding Wise Platform made life easier for banks and their customers[09:30] Standard Chartered, Bank Mandiri, Morgan Stanley: who's using Wise Platform and why[17:00] How Wise prioritises market expansion, and what drives corridor decisions[19:00] Instant payment rails in APAC: PayNet, PromptPay, and what sits on top[21:00] How Wise achieves sub 20 second transfers: compliance, liquidity, and rail access[23:00] Where AI fits, and where Wise is being deliberate about deployment[25:00] Why APAC will redefine global cross border payments standards within three years

In the new normal of continuous geopolitical disruption and economic uncertainty, supply chain finance (SCF) is moving beyond its traditional remit.  SCF encompasses a set of financing solutions designed to optimise working capital and improve cash flow for both buyers and suppliers. These solutions range from buyer-led programmes such as approved payables finance (allowing buyers to pay later) to seller-led instruments such as receivables discounting, inventory finance, or distributor finance (which let sellers be paid on time). In essence, these solutions are designed to unlock liquidity across a trade cycle.

Matt opened the show with a simple message: if you're a long-term holder, this is probably the time to close CoinMarketCap, shut down the computer, and go enjoy your life. Bitcoin briefly touched roughly $61,500 after trading near $85,000 just two weeks earlier, while Ethereum fell below $1,800. The market was hit with approximately $1.76 billion in liquidations over a 24-hour period, and ETF outflows have now stretched to thirteen consecutive sessions, totaling roughly $4.4 billion since mid-May. Matt described the recent price action as a classic "dead cat bounce," where a market crashes so hard that it temporarily rebounds before settling lower. While some analysts, including Standard Chartered, have suggested the bottom may be close, Matt remains skeptical. His view is that a 50% drawdown from all-time highs does not automatically mean the pain is over. Historically, Bitcoin has experienced even deeper corrections, and he cautioned that another significant leg lower remains possible. A major point of discussion was Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and the growing speculation surrounding its massive Bitcoin holdings. Prediction markets are increasingly focused on questions surrounding Strategy's future purchases, index inclusion, and financial stability. While Matt does not believe the company is facing an imminent crisis, he noted that any meaningful Bitcoin sales by Strategy would inject significant liquidity into an already fragile market and could intensify downward pressure on price. Matt also reflected on the emotional reality of crypto bear markets. No matter how committed someone is to Bitcoin, prolonged drawdowns eventually test everyone's conviction. Even the most bullish investors experience moments of doubt. His advice remains the same as it has been throughout previous cycles: if you're a believer in the long-term thesis, continue dollar-cost averaging if it fits your plan, avoid emotional decisions, and remember that bear markets are designed to make people question everything. By the end of the episode, Bitcoin was trading around $63,460, Ethereum near $1,772, XRP at $1.17, and Solana below $70. The overall crypto market capitalization had fallen to roughly $2.2 trillion, while the Fear & Greed Index registered an "Extreme Fear" reading of 19. Matt argued that true capitulation may not have arrived yet. In his view, the real bottom typically comes when investors become completely despondent and the broader market once again declares that Bitcoin is dead. Until then, his message was simple: enjoy the weekend, spend time with family, and don't let the charts control your life. Summary: Bitcoin's sharp decline, record ETF outflows, and extreme fear readings have pushed the market deeper into bear-market territory. While some analysts believe a bottom may be forming, Matt remains cautious, warning that further downside is still possible and encouraging investors to focus on long-term discipline rather than short-term panic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02 Jun 2026. With the conflict showing no signs of resolution, we ask whether the Strait of Hormuz blockade could fast-track major new pipeline investment across the region with Omar Albusaidy of Future Pipe Industries. Plus, stocks or bonds? Where should investors actually put their money in June? Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer at Standard Chartered, joins us with the monthly outlook. The 2026 World Cup kicks off in days. What does that actually mean for restaurants and bars in the UAE? Naim Maadad, CEO and Founder of Gates Hospitality, joins us with the expectation. And tech giants Nvidia and Intel are both designing new chips to make AI more powerful and more practical, but they’re taking very different approaches. Andreas Hassellöf of Ombori on what it means for the future of AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most global businesses enter Asia with a playbook built elsewhere. The pricing models, growth assumptions, labour structures, and definitions of value that worked in North America or Europe get applied to markets that operate by fundamentally different rules. The result, as Eric Stryson has observed across nearly two decades of on-the-ground leadership work in Asia, is failure - not dramatic failure, but the slow erosion of credibility that comes from never truly understanding where you are.Eric Stryson is Managing Director at The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), an independent pan-Asian think tank with offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He has designed and facilitated more than 60 experiential leadership programmes across fifteen countries in Asia and the Middle East, working with over 3,000 executives from organisations including HSBC, Petronas, Marriott, MasterCard, and Standard Chartered. His public sector clients include the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Dubai Government, and the Central Bank of Malaysia.In this episode, Eric argues that much of what organisations believe they know about Asia is filtered through AI systems, research, and analysis shaped by Western institutions and historical precedents. Even conventional online research surfaces insights produced predominantly by incumbent Western policy and academic bodies, reinforcing a narrow and often distorted lens. Challenging these assumptions, he contends, requires moving beyond second-hand analysis and grounding decision-making in on-the-ground observation and lived experience.From renegotiating what 'value' means to understanding why Western growth models break down in Asia's diverse political and social contexts, Eric offers a rare perspective on what it actually takes to operate credibly in a post-Western, Asia-led growth environment. Discussion Points·       Why Western-filtered research and AI-generated analysis fail businesses trying to understand Asian markets·       Concrete examples of Western business models and assumptions breaking down on the ground in Asia·       How Asian markets define value differently - and why pricing strategies built elsewhere so often misfire·       Why 'scale fast, dominate markets' growth assumptions need renegotiating in Asia's diverse contexts·       What nearly 20 years of field project work in Asia reveals that research reports and case studies don't·       How consumption patterns and labour structures in Asia require businesses to rethink core operating models·       What 'post-Western world' means in practice for businesses operating in China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East·       How to use AI tools responsibly when the training data reflects predominantly Western institutional perspectives·       Why Hong Kong businesses face an urgent reinvention moment - and what that looks like in practice·       The single most important thing Western businesses should do differently before entering or scaling in Asian marketsGuest BioEric Stryson is Managing Director at The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), an independent pan-Asian think tank with offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He has designed and facilitated more than 60 experiential leadership programmes across fifteen countries in Asia and the Middle East, working with over 3,000 executives from C-suite to high-potential talent. His corporate clients include AIA, BASF, CITIC, DBS, FedEx, HSBC, Marriott, MasterCard, Panasonic, Petronas, Prudential, and Standard Chartered. His public sector clients include the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Dubai Government, the Central Bank of Malaysia, and various provincial and county governments in mainland China. Eric's articles have appeared in the South China Morning Post, Financial Times, China Daily, and The Straits Times, and he has been interviewed by CNBC. Links & Resources·       GIFT website: www.global-inst.com·       Eric Stryson profile: global-inst.com/team/eric-stryson·       SCMP: Reinvention must start now if Hong Kong businesses are to survive change·       FT Letter: A Bric in a de-dollarised wall or a new architecture?·       Digital Transformation Documentary: Eric Stryson on technology causing problems

Brief SummaryBitcoin is trading around $73K this morning after yesterday's geopolitical and ETF-driven selloff.Ethereum is hovering near $2,000 after recently breaking below that level for the first time since late March.U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have now posted nine straight days of outflows, the longest withdrawal streak since launching in January 2024.Roughly $2.8 billion has left spot Bitcoin ETFs during the nine-session streak, including about $1.3 billion this week.A large Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry today is keeping short-term volatility risk elevated.Paxos Securities Settlement Company received SEC approval to register as a clearing agency, making it the first blockchain-native firm approved for that role in the U.S.The Block's morning feed highlights more regulated infrastructure moves, including Aave Labs securing U.K. licenses and Base launching Azul on mainnet.Stablecoin regulation remains a major global fault line, with Europe warning about crypto-bank shocks and the ECB pushing back against euro stablecoin expansion.Tether's planned Georgian lari stablecoin remains part of the broader move toward private stablecoin issuers partnering with governments.Standard Chartered remains bullish on Ethereum long term, pointing to stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets as potential drivers.DeFi security remains a concern after major 2026 exploits, including the Kelp DAO incident.The market is stabilizing, but bulls still need ETF inflows, stronger spot demand, or a clean reclaim of the $75K-$80K zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Steve Brice speaks with Vipul Kumar, Global Head of FX, FX Derivatives and Digital Assets, at Standard Chartered, about digital assets, how cryptocurrencies work, the risks involved, and the different ways investors can gain exposure to this evolving asset class. Read the accompanying report https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-the-crypto-conundrum-is-it-right-for-you-29-may-2026.pdf to find out more.Speaker:  - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  - Vipul Kumar, Global Head, FX, FXD and Digital Assets Product, Standard Chartered Bank   For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

25 May 2026. President Trump says he’s close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economist Nick Stadtmiller of Emirates NBD joins us to break down what that could actually mean for the UAE economy. Plus, the closure of the Strait means moving companies haven’t been moving as much. We find out what they’ve been doing instead with the CEO of Easytruck. And the UK just closed a £3.7 billion trade deal with the GCC, the first G7 country to do so. Deyana Cherneva, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC Bank Middle East, on what the agreement actually unlocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wat zit er in De 7 vandaag?Minister van Volksgezondheid Frank Vandenbroucke heeft een plan klaar om de ziekenfondsen te hervormen. Als die bepaalde doelen niet halen, zouden ze minder geld krijgen.Wat kopen en verkopen de slimste beleggers op Wall Street? Onze redactie bestudeerde de kwartaalrapporten van de grote Amerikaanse fondsbeheerders. Wat leren we daaruit?En nadat de Britse bank Standard Chartered aankondigde dat ze 8000 jobs schrapt door AI, is de vraag of er bij ons ook grote ontslagrondes komen. Welke jobs sneuvelen dan eerst? Host: Bert RymenProductie: Lara Droessaert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.This week Liam, Brian, and Michael cover Onramp's $12.5M Series A, Iran's Bitcoin-denominated Hormuz Safe insurance platform, the Clarity Act's passage through the Senate Banking Committee, Hyperliquid's USDC pivot and partnership with Coinbase, Standard Chartered's acquisition of Zodia Custody, Gemini's mounting losses, and Prime Trust's $970M lawsuit against Swan Bitcoin.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Current Events01:58 - Onramp's Series A and Market Positioning05:54 - Bitcoin's Role in Global Transactions10:21 - Iran's Adoption of Bitcoin for Payments15:14 - The Clarity Act and Its Implications20:23 - Stablecoins and Their Future31:36 - Hyperliquid's Partnership with Coinbase34:37 - The Future of Stablecoins and Bitcoin Adoption39:50 - Standard Chartered's Strategic Moves in Crypto Custody44:22 - Building vs. Buying: The Path of Traditional Finance47:18 - Gemini's Financial Struggles and Market Positioning50:58 - Pre-IPO Trading and Market Speculation54:03 - Prime Trust's Legal Challenges and Custody ConcernsIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Keep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/

A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousands of jobs as it accelerates adoption of AI and fires its CEO in South Korea over an insensitive promotional campaign.

Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, this second of two special episodes, produced in partnership with audax, explores what it really takes to turn banking innovation into scalable, real-world impact across Southeast Asia. Host Debbie West was joined by: 1/ Ying Ying Tan, Global Head of Product Management & COO, Financing & Securities Services Standard Chartered Bank 2/ Tuan Bui, Director Products & Solutions, Techcombank 3/ Phitha Tanpairoj, Head of Products, Transactional Banking, Krungsri Bank 4/ Vivien Tan, SVP, Alliance Bank Ying Ying Tan, Global Head of Product Management at Standard Chartered, shares how banks are moving digital assets beyond strategy into execution. She explains why success depends on solving real client problems, building ecosystem alignment, and sustaining long-term investment, and why the real challenge is orchestrating innovation across complex, global organisations to deliver scalable, revenue-generating outcomes. We also hear from Tuan Bui, Director of Products and Solutions at Techcombank, who discusses Vietnam's rapid banking evolution and why strong data foundations are critical to future transformation. He outlines the bank's journey toward becoming AI‑first, the role of government-led sandboxes in enabling innovation, and how emerging markets are uniquely positioned to leapfrog into the next generation of financial services. Phitha Tanpairoj, Head of Transactional Banking at Krungsri Bank, explores the explosive growth of digital payments in Thailand and the shift toward embedded finance. He explains how mobile-first behaviour, real-time payment infrastructure and ecosystem integration are redefining how customers interact with financial services, and why banks must move beyond channels to meet customers directly within their digital lives. Finally, Vivien Tan, Senior Vice President at Alliance Bank Malaysia, reflects on the realities of large-scale transformation. She shares why modernisation is an ongoing process rather than a single event, the critical role of trust and education in driving adoption, and why sustained discipline, not crisis, is what ultimately determines long-term success. A practical, insight-driven episode focused on execution, scale and the operational realities shaping the next phase of banking transformation across Asia.

Nos centramos hoy en Stellantis, Standard Chartered, Commerzbank... Lo analizamos con Josep Prats, gestor de fondos de Abante Asesores

UniCredit no participará en la junta general anual de Commerzbank este miércoles, optando por un papel pasivo a la espera de que se resuelva su oferta de compra del banco alemán. La junta de este año se celebra en un momento crítico tras meses de tensiones entre el italiano, que busca absorber a su competidor alemán, del que es el mayor accionista, y Commerzbank, que aboga por mantener su independencia. Alemania pone en marcha la privatización de Uniper, rescatada en 2022 con 13.500 millones de euros. Y el banco británico Standard Chartered reducirá hasta 2030 más del 15% de empleos en funciones corporativas, lo que supone un ajuste de casi 7.800 puestos de trabajo. Entrevistaremos a Miguel Benatar, Country de Booksy en España, para que nos hable de la teoría del pintalabios rojo. Y los temas de la actualidad, a debate en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Antonio Alvarez-Ossorio, del despacho de abogados Alvarez-Ossorio Miller, y Juan Iranzo, director de DarmadatA.

Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, this first of two special episodes, produced in partnership with audax, where we dive into the real-world impact of digital banking transformation across Southeast Asia. Host Debbie West was joined by: 1/ Mike Breen, Chief Commercial officer, audax 2/ Danielle Szetho, Head of Digital Assets Portfolio & Governance, Standard Chartered Bank 3/ Sajal Bhatnagar, Chief Digital Officer, Allo Bank 4/ Moritz Gastl, General Manager, Tala Financing Mike Breen, Chief Commercial Officer at audax, explores why the industry has finally moved beyond the endless transformation narrative and into a phase where banks are being judged on outcomes, not intentions. He unpacks the shifting dynamics of customer loyalty, why five‑year transformation plans are already obsolete, and how banks can stay relevant to a generation that no longer comes to the bank, the bank must go to them. We also hear from Danielle Szetho, Head of Digital Assets, Portfolio & Governance at Standard Chartered, who explains why Asia has reached an inflection point in digital assets adoption. She breaks down the rapid rise of local‑currency stablecoins, the real use cases emerging across supply chains and cross‑border commerce, and how AI‑driven agentic technologies are reshaping treasury operations inside major institutions. Sajal Bhatnagar, Chief Digital Officer at Allo Bank, shares why Indonesia's young, connected but underbanked population creates one of the world's most compelling environments for digital banking. He discusses what truly determines whether a digital bank can scale sustainably, why embedded finance is central to Allo Bank's strategy, and how partnerships unlock cost‑efficient access to millions of customers. Finally, Moritz Gastl, General Manager at Tala Financing shares how Tala is expanding access to credit for underserved customers, the realities of risk, pricing and repayment in emerging markets, and what sustainable digital lending looks like when you design around everyday financial lives rather than idealised models. A fast‑paced, insight‑rich episode capturing the energy, innovation and competitive urgency defining financial services across Asia today.

It was a week defined by heavy selling pressure in the market, as a clear risk-off sentiment prevailed, with the Nifty down 2% and the Sensex down 3.2% as of Tuesday 12th May. Tune in for more.Speaker:Michelle CastellinoInvestment Strategist, Standard Chartered

In this episode of The SAF Podcast, Oscar is joined by Shubhda Kaushik, managing director & chief executive officer, Alternative Energy Company, to explore what it really takes to move sustainable aviation fuel projects from ambition to final investment decision. Drawing on experience at Standard Chartered, Bain and McKinsey and Maersk, giving her a rounded perspective across finance, strategy and commercial practicality. Shubhda explains why capital for energy transition projects is not scarce, but selective — and why bankability must be built in from day zero.The conversation also dives into Shubhda's new book, The Decisive Decade - 2026 Volume I: A Practitioner's Manual - What will it take to win on bankability in the next phase of energy transition.We explore the core bankability framework behind it: revenue certainty, infrastructure access, execution capability and risk allocation. This is just volume I, so if you enjoyed this stay tuned for volume II for a check in on the energy transition's progress.This is a practical discussion for SAF producers, airlines, investors, lenders and anyone trying to understand why so many projects look promising on paper but struggle to reach financial close.This episode gives you a great introduction to what is explain at length in the book, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decisive-Decade-Practitioners-bankability-transition/dp/B0GZHQR25T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MEKZBXCEA3ZB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ikEBk10suF88vWdw1KH_CcBNnz9j6PniHNHHDWsie_fENicXTm3b2WClyMPMQ4pLvgKL6EJah0NMTppyB8GMRvqW_nJ3SG99vgYueNEUz1I.rZjcjiPvwirmc57l23MD1XG5HYaUI2osS2EXQErFT6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+decisive+decade&qid=1778142508&sprefix=the+decisive+decad%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-1

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A frenzied day of earnings reports offered a glimpse at how some of the world’s biggest tech companies are doing in artificial intelligence. The upshot: Alphabet Inc.’s Google is seeing a clear payoff from its AI spending, while Meta Platforms Inc. is lagging behind.(2) Brent oil rallied to a wartime high after Axios reported that US President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on new military options for action in Iran, signalling the potential for fresh escalation in the Middle East.(3) President Donald Trump said the US is reviewing its troop levels in Germany and will decide soon whether to reduce that number, escalating tensions with a top NATO ally over the war in Iran.(4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.(5) The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as policymakers play for time amid the febrile standoff between the US and Iran.(6) Standard Chartered posted record first-quarter earnings that surged past analyst estimates, as record wealth inflows offset precautionary charges linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.Podcast Conversation: Rolex, Cartier Court Gen Z Buyers With Shift to Smaller WatchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures managing editor Paul Hindle is joined by René Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered Bank, to explore the growing impact of stablecoins in financial services and their potential to reshape key areas of banking and payments. The conversation covers the current state of play with stablecoin adoption in banking, their rising popularity among corporates and institutions, and the benefits they can offer—particularly in cross-border payments. Beyond payments, René also gives his views on the other key use cases gaining traction and how Standard Chartered is integrating stablecoins into its digital asset strategy. Paul and René also discuss the current regulatory landscape around stablecoins, the key considerations banks should focus on when developing an effective stablecoin strategy, and of course what's next for stablecoin innovation, including how they're likely to evolve in the coming years, their impact on traditional banking models, and the innovations and partnerships that will shape their trajectory. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword René wants to throw into our Fintech Jail! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES FinTech Futures is the #1 provider of global fintech news and intelligence. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem. Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: www.fintechfutures.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fintechfutures/ Sign up to our newsletter: www.fintechfutures.com/newsletter Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@FinTechFutures

War risks flare, markets rally - and a Singapore tycoon takes on global banks in a $1 billion courtroom clash. We unpack the high-stakes lawsuit involving Oxley Holdings, Societe Generale, Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered - and why confidence can make or break billion-dollar ventures. HSBC’s top stock picks spotlight AI, cloud, and pricing power, as investors hunt for the next outperformers this earnings season. Markets surge with the S&P 500 above 7100, but oil volatility tied to Strait of Hormuz tensions keeps risk alive. Earnings spotlight turns to Tesla, Boeing, Blackstone, Lockheed Martin, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Singapore REITs including Keppel REIT, OUE REIT, Digital Core REIT, Frasers Centrepoint Trust. From Apple’s China rebound to Disney’s IMAX rival and Coliwoo’s expansion, it’s all in play—hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth asks whether markets are adjusting to the war amid failing peace talks. Keith McLachlan of Element Investment Managers weighs up stock-based compensation – the good, the bad and the very ugly. Manpreet Gill from Standard Chartered unpacks the inflation data, with no real surprises, and why the sharp drop in energy intensity makes the latest oil spike less severe.

07 Apr 2026. Majid Al Futtaim has launched Ma’an in partnership with Dubai SME, giving UAE small businesses direct access to Mall of the Emirates, VOX Cinemas and Carrefour. CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management Khalifa Bin Braik tells us exactly what is on offer and how to get involved. Hotels in Deira are rolling out 'work from hotel' packages and Yann Decaix, Cluster General Manager of the Dubai Gold District and Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, tells us how the hospitality sector is reinventing itself to keep locals coming through the door. Dubai Customs on what the deferral of customs clearance fees means for importers, with Nadia Ibrahim AlMaazmi, Director of Legal Affairs. And Standard Chartered discusses where investors should actually be putting their money right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

▷ Learn more about GFSIX: https://youtu.be/KJcW6gf5lfE ▷ Visit NatWest & Standard Chartered with Ian and Gustavo: https://youtube.com/shorts/gHih7fMVXIk ▷ A Trip to Paris - Societe Generale and Credit Agricole: https://youtube.com/shorts/tDZSKRwqmgY Join Ian Lapey, Portfolio Manager of The Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund (GFSIX), for an in-depth webinar exploring the compelling investment case for global financial services equities today. Moderated by Gustavo Pifano, Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst, based in the Gabelli London office. With over 27 years of investment experience, Ian manages a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio of global financial companies including banks, insurers, asset managers, and specialty finance firms. These holdings are selected through a rigorous bottom-up, fundamental analysis grounded in Gabelli's Private Market Value with a Catalyst™ approach. Agenda:• Why global financial services equities are attractively valued relative to history and private market value. • The improved health of bank balance sheets globally, backed by higher capital ratios and falling non-performing loans. • Active consolidation and restructuring catalysts across U.S., European, and Asian holdings. • A deep dive into top holdings, including First Citizens BancShares, Commerzbank, and Capital One Financial. • Current portfolio positioning: sector weights, country allocation, and valuation metrics. This webinar aired live on Zoom on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:00AM ET. 0:00 GFSIX 2:02 Gabelli 3:25 Ian's Background 4:40 Value Opportunities in Global Financial Services 40:05 Q&A 46:32 Contact Us 47:00 Disclosures To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

As supply chain difficulties and volatile commodity flows once again make headlines around the world, commodity trade finance (CTF) remains the backbone of global commodity transactions. The commodities sector has undergone an impressive evolution in the past decades, driven by macro trends and short-term shocks, and is now facing some of its biggest challenges yet. However, CTF providers are supporting the industry to improve its resilience and innovation. In the third episode of Trade Finance Global (TFG) and Standard Chartered's five-episode podcast series, Future of Trade, TFG's Mark Abrams spoke to Clemence Avril, Global Head of Commodity Trade Finance at Standard Chartered, to delve into the sector's shifting landscape and unpack how this change is sparking opportunities.

Chee Kin Lam, Head of Legal and Compliance at DBS Bank — one of the world's first major banks to receive a digital payment token license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore — joins Ari on this episode of TRM Talks.Chee Kin shares a career spanning 30-plus years across JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, and DBS Bank, and what he learned along the way about people, culture, and getting things done across continents. He walks through DBS Bank's digital-first roots dating back to 2013–2014, how the bank thinks about blockchain as both an emerging asset class and the future of financial infrastructure, and how his own thinking on crypto risk evolved from early conversations about "poison tokens" and coin purity to today's more mature, technology-augmented risk management landscape.The conversation covers the growing scams and fraud epidemic — including the critical shift from unauthorized to authorized scams that exploit human psychology — and why Chee Kin believes every stakeholder in the digital economy, from telcos to social media platforms to device manufacturers, shares a corresponding duty to protect it. He also shares how DBS Bank is deploying generative AI to write suspicious transaction reports at scale, why framing AI as an employee value proposition matters, and what it means in practice to be an "AI-enabled bank with a heart."Plus: balut in the Philippines, life-changing homemade adobo, fast cars, computer games, and a compliance lawyer who would have been a rock star in another life.

In this episode, Steve speaks with Gautam Duggal, Global Head of Banca at Standard Chartered, about the role of health and wellness in holistic wealth management. They discuss how integrating healthcare planning, insurance protection, and preventive wellness strategies can help investors build financial resilience, manage rising healthcare costs, and support long-term wealth and lifestyle goals. Read the accompanying report link to find out more.Speakers:- Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  -Gautam Duggal, Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

16 Mar 2026. Dubai schools operator Taaleem is supporting teaching staff while preparing contingency plans for the next academic term amid regional uncertainty. CEO Alan Williamson joins us. Plus, it’s our C-Suite with Standard Chartered, featuring the career journey of Professor Dame Heather McGregor of Heriot-Watt Dubai. With oil still above $100 a barrel after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Amena Bakr of Kpler breaks down the energy market impact. And despite uncertainty, Dubai property deals continue, with Driven Properties founder Abdullah Alajaji discussing what that says about investor confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

✔️ New Report: Bitcoin Nears Zone Where Past Bear Markets Have Bottomed Out"✔️ Bitcoin is MORE oversold than during the COVID crash✔️ Most ironically bullish clip for bitcoin.✔️ Blood Moons & Bitcoin✔️ Boris Johnsons suspects Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme✔️ Important Bitcoin Policy Update from D.C.✔️ 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea✔️ HSBC and Standard Chartered to issue stablecoins.✔️ X Money Beta Test a success✔️ There's a small building with the Bitcoin Genesis Block painted on front.✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/bitcoin_teddy/status/2032872385347727675?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2032521535831847248?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/master_of_coin/status/2032261326051872961?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/croesus_btc/status/2032095611554529376?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/borisjohnson/status/2032516810944499945?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/bitcoinconner/status/2032120214028943478?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/13/u-s-sanctions-6-people-2-companies-that-laundered-usd800-million-in-crypto-for-north-korea► https://x.com/tftc21/status/2032811599543583081?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2026/03/15/hsbc-and-standard-chartered-set-to-receive-first-stablecoin-licenses-in-hong-kong/► https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2032532933219582203?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2032440435633729949?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Resilience and Stress Management: While critical to 97% of executives, only 47% believe their organization is currently resilient. Additionally, only 18% of leaders surveyed in 2025 scored high in stress tolerance. Decision-Making Under Pressure: While 67% of leaders make critical decisions under significant time pressure, only 23% have systematic frameworks to do so effectively. Specifically97% of executives believe business resilience is important, and nearly 90% of executives in a 2022 survey identified improving their own well-being (a driver of resilience and focus) as a top priority.   Ed Howard is the author of One Breath Leadership and the founder of Kokoro Business Performance. Based in Singapore, he works globally with senior leaders, executives, and organisations to improve focus, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Before founding Kokoro, Ed spent more than 20 years in international investment banking, working at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, SMBC Nikko, Société Générale, and Standard Chartered. Alongside his corporate career, he has practiced Zen for over 30 years. This combination of corporate experience and deep awareness training shapes his approach. At the centre of his work is a simple idea: performance improves when attention is stable, mental noise is reduced, and leaders learn to reset in the moment.   For more information: https://www.onebreathleadership.com/ LinkedIn: @EdwardHoward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street suffers another A.I.-fueled sell-off with enterprise software and private capital leading losses. Investors' fears reappear following the unveiling of a new Anthropic programming language and a report predicting mass white collar job losses. Asia-focused lender Standard Chartered posts a Q4 miss despite seeing a surge in its wealth management business and the announcement of a $1.5bn share buyback. CEO Bill Winters tells CNBC the current tariff turmoil is delaying investments. As an updated global tariffs regime of 10 per cent take effect, U.S. President Donald Trump warns countries against ‘playing games' with the SCOTUS decision to strike down his reciprocal levy agenda. The EU is to delay approval of its U.S. trade deal following the latest tariff announcements.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avalancha de resultados un día más con foco sobre Standard Chartered, Capgemini y Fresenius Medical Care como las más destacado. Lo analizamos con Araceli de Frutos, asesora del fondo Alhaja Inversiones.

Avalancha de resultados en Europa con el foco puesto sobre Kering, Philips, BP, Barclays y Standard Chartered. Con Araceli de Frutos, asesora del fondo Alhaja Inversión.

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes and Billy Hogan feature in a new episode of ‘The Reds Roundtable', presented by Standard Chartered.The head coach, sporting director and chief executive officer sat down after the Emirates FA Cup third-round win over Barnsley in January for a candid conversation hosted by Liverpool fan and presenter Vicky Gomersall.

02 Feb 2026. Dubai Duty Free has posted record January sales, again. We speak to Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi about what’s driving demand. Plus, GEMS Education CEO Dino Varkey reflects on the responsibility of leading a family business and where he plans to take it next. Markets surged in 2025, but 2026 could be a very different story, Emirates NBD’s Group CIO shares his view on volatility, AI and investing ahead. And as families chase villa communities close to schools and sports, House Hunters’ Alannah Cope breaks down what AED 2–3 million actually buys in Dubai today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/standard-chartered-ceo-global-banking-geopolitical/id1614211565?i=1000746957764&l=nbNicolai Tangen sits down with Bill Winters, Group CEO of Standard Chartered, one of the world's most globally distinctive banks. They discuss what it takes to rebuild a complex financial institution after crisis, the critical role of regulatory trust, and why Standard Chartered's presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East positions it as a true "connector bank." Bill shares his perspective on geopolitics, digital assets and blockchain technology, and AI's transformative impact on banking. He also reflects on lessons from his career at JP Morgan, his leadership philosophy, organizational culture, and how curiosity and empathy drive long-term success. Tune in for an insightful conversation!In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolai Tangen sits down with Bill Winters, Group CEO of Standard Chartered, one of the world's most globally distinctive banks. They discuss what it takes to rebuild a complex financial institution after crisis, the critical role of regulatory trust, and why Standard Chartered's presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East positions it as a true "connector bank." Bill shares his perspective on geopolitics, digital assets and blockchain technology, and AI's transformative impact on banking. He also reflects on lessons from his career at JP Morgan, his leadership philosophy, organizational culture, and how curiosity and empathy drive long-term success. Tune in for an insightful conversation!In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Holger Zschäpitz über Shutdown-Alarm in den USA, neue Zolldrohungen gegen Kanada und was sonst noch wichtig wird in dieser Woche. Außerdem geht es um Intel, Amazon, Volkswagen, ASML, SAP, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Ryanair, Stabilus, Steel Dynamics, Nucor, Ferrovial, Thales, Vinci, Eiffage, Fraport, Accenture, Wipro, Tata Consultancy, C3.ai, Palantir, Standard Chartered, Fujitsu, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Dell, Pinterest, Cognizant, Uber, Nasdaq, Qualcomm, Snowflake, Bank of America, Citi, IBM, Cisco, Krka, Ignitis, Shell, BP, HSBC, Diageo, Reckitt Benckiser, Rio Tinto, Imperial Brands, Sage Group, Unilever, Aviva, Phoenix Group, Legal & General, Vale, OPAP, National Bank of Greece, DBS Group, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation, Singapore Exchange, Jardine Matheson, Invesco, Tokio Marine, CK Infrastructure, EUWAX Gold II (WKN: EWG2LD), VanEck Defense ETF (WKN: A3D9M1), iShares MSCI Canada ETF (WKN: A0YEDS), Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (WKN: DBX1ET), Amundi Stoxx Europe 600 ETF (WKN: LYX0Q0), Global X European Infrastructure Development ETF (WKN: A40E7B), SPDR MSCI Europe Industrials ETF (WKN: A1191T), iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF (WKN: A14ZV2) und Xtrackers MSCI EM Europe, Middle East & Africa ETF (WKN: DBX1EA). https://www.businessinsider.de/informationen/newsletter/alles-auf-aktien/ Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

We explore how Coinbase is partnering with global banks and sovereign wealth funds to drive institutional crypto adoption and transform capital markets. - Why Coinbase's UAE expansion is central to its global strategy - How partnerships with Standard Chartered and PNC enable "crypto as a service" for banks - Why the Genius Act is a regulatory game changer for stablecoins in the US - Inside JPMorgan's tokenisation pilot on Solana using USDC and Coinbase infrastructure - The role of Coinbase Treasury in supporting real-world asset issuance - How Mubadala's tokenised credit fund signals a new era for sovereign wealth and investor access Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NVnt70  

16 Jan 2026. Poor weather in Brazil and disruptions across major producing regions have pushed arabica prices to record highs. We ask coffee expert Garfield Kerr of Mokha 1450 what it means for café culture and prices across the UAE. Plus, Standard Chartered’s Manpreet Gill joins us on the bank’s 2026 Global Market Outlook and why AI dominates the narrative. We also look at why white-collar construction executives are increasingly open to moving jobs, and how data centres are driving a surge in power demand with Knight Frank’s global head of data centres.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Steve speaks with Mischa Bitton, Head of Alternative Investments at Standard Chartered, about the growing role of alternative investments. They discuss why alternatives matter in a high-inflation environment and how different alternative assets could help investors diversify portfolios in 2026. Read the accompanying report https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-the-role-of-alternatives-in-a-world-of-elevated-valuations-pvb-09-january-2026.pdf to find out more.Speaker:- Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  - Mischa Bitton, Head of Alternative Investments, Standard Chartered Bank  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In this episode, Steve speaks with Gautam Duggal, Global Head of Banca at Standard Chartered, about the role of insurance in retirement planning. They discuss how insurance can provide protection, generate a steady income stream, and support long-term wealth growth. Read the accompanying report https://www.sc.com/en/uploads/sites/66/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-future-proofing-your-retirement-the-insurance-way-27-november-2025.pdf to find out more.Speaker: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank  - Gautam Duggal, Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered Bank  For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Charles Schwab‬'s Nathan Peterson joins Jenny Horne on this week's Crypto Corner and highlights why $90,000 is such an important level for Bitcoin. The key level he has for Ethereum: $3,000. Nathan then explains the FOMC's role in price action and points to its decision to buy $40 billion in treasury bills as a tentative catalyst. He also talks about why Standard Chartered cut its price target on Bitcoin. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-...Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-...Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/19192...Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplu...Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-net...Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Today's episode breaks down the rough NYSE debut of 21 Capital, whose immediate drop suggests markets are no longer willing to award premiums to companies whose only model is selling shares to buy more Bitcoin. The discussion examines why treasury firms are being valued at 1x, what 21's attempt to build real Bitcoin-based businesses signals about the future of the category, and how shifting analyst frameworks—from Standard Chartered's recalibration to institutional-flow–driven models—reflect a maturing market that now demands execution, not narrative. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

Standard Chartered's Jeff Kendrick says if this week goes well, Bitcoin may never drop below $100,000 again. NLW breaks down the key macro catalysts — a dovish Fed, a potential U.S.–China trade thaw, and tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Google, Apple, and Amazon — that could make this the decisive week for markets. Plus, updates on MicroStrategy's credit downgrade, new Solana and Litecoin ETFs, and Coinbase's major partnerships with Apollo and Citi. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

A tense closed-door meeting between Senate Democrats and crypto executives erupted into frustration and accusations after the leak of a draft market structure proposal seen as a de facto DeFi ban. NLW breaks down what went wrong in the meeting, why trust between Democrats and the crypto industry is fraying, and how the stalled bill could slip past year-end. Plus, new GOP efforts to modernize financial crime reporting laws, the banking lobby's fight against stablecoin interest, and Standard Chartered's bearish short-term Bitcoin call. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

Galaxy Digital just launched Galaxy One — a platform merging crypto, stocks, and yield accounts into a single financial hub. Coinbase is pursuing a banking charter. Stripe and stablecoin issuers are driving a yield war that could upend global banking profits. Standard Chartered warns of $1T in emerging-market capital flight to stablecoins. From TradFi's defensive moves to FinTech's stablecoin play, today's Breakdown explores how the financial system's borders are dissolving before our eyes. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW