Thought Leaders

So, how's the new year going? I'm pretty sure it's not going as planned so far. A very early lesson and take on the markets? They can, and will, go down. Shocking isn't it.

FRIENDS – fintech, wealth, and digital assets advanced in execution mode this week as advisor platforms scaled, VC targeted infrastructure, crypto reinforced market plumbing, and payments and banking prioritized efficiency and regulatory alignment.

It’s going to be a very interesting year and NOT like the past few. No more buying and forgetting. No more 15%–20% returns locked in certainty. This year will require more attention to detail and active risk control.

FRIENDS – fintech, AI, and digital wealth opened 2026 in execution mode as advisor platforms scaled, VC stayed selective, crypto matured into market infrastructure, payments consolidated, and regulators tightened expectations now.

By Liam Hanlon For the past eight years, I have worked at the intersection of wealth management and technology. I began my career at EY,...

By Bill Taylor, CEO / Digital Wealth News and AI & Finance

FRIENDS – fintech, AI, and digital wealth kicked off 2026 focused on execution, not experimentation, as advisor platforms scaled workflows, payments consolidated, banks pushed infrastructure upgrades, and regulators sharpened expectations across AI, crypto, and compliance. READ UP!

Getting a jump on the holidays. Keeping it real short. I am making no changes. Staying neutral on gold, eth, and the s&p 500. Neutral to slightly bullish on bitcoin. With only a few weeks to go into 2026, why do anything now?

FRIENDS – fintech, AI, and digital wealth accelerated this week as artificial intelligence moved from experimentation to execution, advisor platforms shipped meaningful workflow upgrades, regulators sharpened accountability expectations, and digital assets advanced under clearer policy frameworks — plus check out our new DWN ETF channel!

By Bill Taylor, CEO / Digital Wealth News and AI & Finance