DWN Publisher Notes

Friends, another major news week in the wealthtech sector, so make sure to read Advisor Tech Talk for the latest. There's also news from The Founders Arena wealthtech accelerator, a deep dive into AI & Finance and a new survey from Smarsh.  A super news-filled week - so make sure to check it all out! READ UP!!

Friends, last week the SEC finally approved Bitcoin ETFs to great media fanfare, but author Bill Taylor says NOT SO FAST, folks, in 'GOLD vs BITCOIN vs BITCOIN ETF' Meanwhile, you can find a totally different perspective of the new asset class in this week's 'ADVISOR TECH TALK' column opener. READ UP!!

Friends, some MAJOR news in our Advisor Tech Talk (re: Bill Crager of Envestnet) & Defi Diaries (re: SBF) this week -plus- we couldn't resist posting just ONE MORE 2024 predictions story for you! Another action-packed newsletter, including our new DWN AI Index, for the 2nd week in 2024! READ UP!!

Friends, Happy 2024, and hoping you had a beautiful holiday season! The new year brings a new tracking index from our team-the DWN AI Index.  There's no doubt in our minds that AI is THE future of digital wealth!  READ UP!

Friends, we hope those who celebrated Christmas had a beautiful one and we wish you all a spectacular 2024!  This week we have Part 1 of the "year in review" for many of our editorial columns, with Part 2 posting next week. HAPPY NEW YEAR & READ UP!!

Friends, this week we delve into Santa Claus (with an exclusive interview!) and AI - talk about topical!  And while we're at it, we wish all our friends and readers a beautiful holiday season.  We have so much to be thankful for.  READ UP!

Friends, this week we posted our second article in our 5-part series on AI in Finance and covered chatbots.  I'll be honest - I'm the crazy lady yelling at the phone while these things ask me WAY too many irrelevant questions, but they are an important tool and will no doubt get better over time. READ UP!

Friends, this week we begin a new 5-part series on AI in Finance.  Uncomfortable with this paradigm-shifting technology?  You won't be after you educate yourself on these real-world uses for finance professionals in this series. READ UP!

Friends, hoping Thanksgiving was filled with joy for you and yours.  This week we look at VR in 2024 and question why the venerable WSJ is bashing Bitcoin yet again. READ UP!

Friends, it's Thanksgiving week here in the US and at DWN, we truly have so much to be thankful for, including you - our incredible readers!  We're also revisiting a VERY FUN and timely interview from 2021 with blockchain businessfowl T. Gobble of FinTurk Farms! READ UP!