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Private Sector Tests Stablecoin Welfare: What Coinbase's NYC Pilot Reveals

A new pilot program in New York City is testing whether cryptocurrency can serve as an effective vehicle for direct financial assistance. But the initiative raises questions about the intersection of private sector innovation, social welfare, and regulatory frameworks. The Program Structure Coinbase, in partnership with nonprofit organization Give...

10 October 2025 /regulation /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services

When “Sustainable” Means Nuclear: ESG’s Surprising Pivot to Defense

The acronym ESG — environmental, social, and governance — has long been associated with solar farms, wind turbines, and corporate ethics policies. Yet new data suggests a striking turn: an increasing share of ESG equity funds in Europe are now channeling money into nuclear weapons manufacturers. According to Bloomberg, funds that claim to “promo...

07 September 2025 /sustainable /markets Sustainable compliance

Trump’s Tariffs and the Laffer Curve: A Historical Lesson in Taxation

When Donald Trump reintroduced tariffs as a central pillar of U.S. economic policy, many commentators framed it as a political maneuver rather than an economic one. Yet the trajectory of tariff revenues under his administration provides a textbook case study of the Laffer Curve — the economic principle that illustrates the relationship between tax...

30 August 2025 /people /markets Behavioral Economics in Banking

Trump’s State Capitalism Experiment: Washington Takes a Stake in Intel

The United States has entered uncharted waters. Last week, the federal government acquired a 10% stake in Intel, effectively marking a partial nationalization of one of America’s most iconic technology companies. Both the White House and Intel rushed to frame the deal as a win — but the narratives could not be more divergent. Source: NBCNews. Pres...

28 August 2025 /regulation /markets

AI hype-to-reality gap is rattling investors

American stock markets slipped this week after the Financial Times highlighted findings from a new Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) report on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. The study paints a sobering picture: U.S. businesses have poured an estimated $40 billion into AI initiatives, yet only 5% of companies report any measurabl...

25 August 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services

Trump’s New Gamble: Partial Nationalization of Tech Companies

In a move that could redefine U.S. industrial policy, the Trump administration is considering acquiring stakes in semiconductor companies that previously received government subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. According to Reuters, officials are weighing whether the government should take equity positions in firms that have benefite...

21 August 2025 /regulation /predictions

Debt-Fueled Crypto Buying: How Loss-Making Public Companies Inflate Their Market Value

A growing number of loss-making public companies — from biotech firms to gold miners, hotel operators, EV manufacturers, and even vape producers — are tapping debt markets to acquire cryptocurrency, hoping the move will boost their share prices. According to Financial Times, around 154 publicly listed companies have either raised or committed to r...

14 August 2025 /wealth /crypto Operational Risk Management

Trump ‘De-Banking’ Executive Order Could Shield Conservatives and Crypto Industry

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order that would impose penalties on banks and financial institutions that deny services based on political or religious affiliation, or due to involvement in certain lawful yet “high-risk” industries — including cryptocurrency. According to The Washington Post...

13 August 2025 /regulation /inclusion

Understanding the Role of PSD Agents in the Payment Services Directive

In this post I will explore the world of Payment Services Directives (PSD), where PSD agents are the unsung heroes, diligently working behind the scenes to ensure smooth transactions. If you've ever wondered who these mysterious figures are and what role they play in the grand scheme of payment services, you've come to the right place. In this com...

09 October 2023 /regulation /inclusion Financial Inclusion

Exploring the Benefits of EMD Agents in the Electronic Money Directive

In this article I will explore the Electronic Money Directive (EMD) which emerged as a pivotal regulatory framework, guiding the operations of electronic money transactions across the globe. At the heart of this directive, EMD agents play a crucial role, ensuring compliance, enhancing security, and fostering trust in the digital payment landscape....

07 October 2023 /regulation /retail Banking