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divestitures, partnerships, cryptocurrency adoption, and more. For each theme, there are multiple headlines to go alongside them, but we’ve narrowed them down to a sampling of where we leave off for the summer and where we will pick up for the fall. 

After a blockbuster summer in the fintech and digital wealth space, we thought it would be a good opportunity to do a highlight reel of some of the most memorable developments. For those who prefer to look ahead instead of the rear-view window, Christmas is just 108 days away and counting!  

If the wealth management space is any indication, the economy is humming along just fine. RIAs are hiring top talent and gearing up for more of a digital push. Let’s dive in. 

Despite the chaos in the world lately, the financial markets continue to turn. Global fintechs are exploring the U.S. markets for multi-billion-dollar public listings, including more potential SPACs. Just because a company looks like a fintech doesn’t mean it is one. Demand for bitcoin and Ethereum is only growing stronger, and crypto payments have made their way to Android. Let’s dive in.

Wealthtech brought us new hires, capital raises, acquisitions, crypto and more this past week.

Financial technology continues to attract legacy finance players. Fintech IPO roadshows have gone digital, while big banks are also riding the digital wave. The IMF wants to know if CBDCs are the solution for the unbanked population, and Elon Musk is back on the good side of bitcoin investors.

Those concerned after Bitcoin and many altcoins lost more than 50% of their value in the late spring and early summer months have their eyes on the wrong bird, said Jahon Jamali, chief marketing officer for Sarson Funds, a crypto asset manager and educational resource for financial advisors.

What's new? Crazy week.....flare up of Delta version of Covid.....inflation heats up.....Fed says "yeah, so?.....and bonds rally, yields fall? WTF.....stocks dive, BTC & ETH dip lower (again) and GOLD perks up (a little).

Fintech Friends, this week we delve into AI & blockchain, learn life lessons from a wealthtech behavioral scientist, and visit with our friend and wealthtech influencer, the brilliant April Rudin, plus much more! A truly epic edition! Read up!

Blockchain is all the rage these days, as evidenced by corporate America’s desire to pile in. Serena Williams backs a startup that gives the renters of the world a fighting chance. The Amazon.com and Netflix of the online mortgage lending industry made its listing debut, while Serena Williams scored on behalf of a segment of the population that is underserved in financial services. Let’s dive in.