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Over thirteen years for fed stimulus to get inflation up. Now, just beginning to take stimulus away and raising rates. That doesn't go away in just a few months. It's a bear market.

Greetings Fintech Friends! It's been a huge (and uncomfortable) week in fintech and you'll have to read the Top 5 VC Deals column to find out why. In the meantime, crypto hedge fund managers are on the lam and the industry needs a new form of governance - see how that can be accomplished. READ UP!

Adrian Johnstone, who in addition to working with wealth management firms is also a self-professed motorsports fan, has found several connections between Formula One and financial advisors.

The recent rise of inflation has certainly created new challenges for investors, said Scott Ladner of Horizon Investments, on The Weighing Machine, a podcast from Rusty Vanneman of Orion Advisor Solutions.

The Bugatti Group, an 82-year-old owner of eight luxury brands focused primarily on bags and luggage, is preparing to enter the NFT space. Licensing partners include The Rolling Stones, Celine Dion & more.

Wealth managers have a huge opportunity to grow through digital marketing, finding new clients, more assets, and potentially new advisors via mergers and acquisitions.

Inflation may (may) ease a little because of a recession........or, the fed eases off on raising rates to offset a recession which makes rates rise. Neither is good for gold or equities.

Happy 4th of July Week to our US friends! We hope you all celebrated the birth of our beautiful nation in your hometowns. And with that, sending our thoughts and prayers to our friends in the Chicago/Highland Park area. It was truly a weekend of great contrasts and a reminder that every day is a gift. In the meantime, we have more great content queued up for you again this summer week. READ UP! | Cindy Taylor, Publisher

Despite the market downturn, the blockchain gaming industry appeared to show continued growth in every direction. Here are some news snippets that were intriguing despite the rise or fall of prices.

An advisor’s digital brand presence matters more than ever, but it is not always obvious how to take advantage of digital channels to find new business and keep your current clients engaged.