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Episode 208: News From The FinTech Front (December 2023)
In the latest NFF of the year, FTS Group’s founder, Francesca Aliverti, orchestrates a discussion with Lex Sokolin and Richard Turrin, unraveling the tumultuous year of 2023 in crypto. From SBF’s guilt in the FTX scandal to historic settlements, including CZ and Binance, and Kraken under SEC scrutiny—the crypto market surged amid unpredictability. Shifting focus, the conversation explores CBDCs, spotlighting the European Central Bank’s plans and China’s digital yuan success, particularly in an intriguing oil purchase. The discussion then turns to the regulatory landscape, contrasting US and European approaches to AI, prompting a debate on the balance between innovation and regulation. Concluding with a few fintech predictions – tune in for a concise yet comprehensive exploration of pivotal financial trends.
Connect with our guests:
- Richard Turrin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/turrin/
- Lex Sokolin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeysokolin