financial technology
The 2026 Financial Reset: A Warning Shot for Investors and Innovators
A letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into a looming financial shift. Is 2026 set for a rocky start, and what does it mean for the economy and investors?
The $436,000 Geopolitical Bet: How Fintech Is Transforming Wall Street’s Crystal Ball
A trader made $436K on a prediction market by betting on a political event. This highlights the rise of fintech, blockchain, and new forms of investing.
The RuneScape Revival: Decoding the 20-Year-Old Digital Economy for Modern Investors
The revival of the 20-year-old game RuneScape offers critical lessons for investors on digital economies, sustainable business models, and fintech principles.
The Versailles Echo: Are We Repeating a Century-Old Economic Mistake with Russia?
A century after the Treaty of Versailles, are we repeating a historic economic mistake with Russia? An analysis of the parallels and future implications.
Bitcoin at the Crossroads: A Decisive Breakout or One Final Shakeout?
Bitcoin is at a critical crossroads, with technical and economic signals pointing to either an imminent breakout to new highs or a final market shakeout.
The £225 Grant: Why Macro Investors Should Care About Micro-Economics
A small £225 grant reveals deep connections between social finance, economic stability, and fintech innovation, holding key lessons for investors.
The Billion-Dollar Bite: Analyzing the Economic Fallout of the UK’s Junk Food Ad Ban
The UK’s junk food ad ban is a major market event, impacting the stock market, corporate finance, and the wider economy. See our analysis here.
Sanctions, Strategy, and Steady Prices: Why Venezuelan Oil Sanctions Didn’t Shake the Market
A major geopolitical event that didn’t shake the market. We explore why Venezuelan oil sanctions failed to cause a price spike and what it means for investors.
Framing Your Financial Future: Lessons in Strategic Investing from Architectural Design
Discover how the architectural concept of a “quiet vantage point” can revolutionize your approach to finance, the stock market, and long-term investing.
Beyond 2050: The Urgent Financial Case for Tackling Near-Term Climate Change
Focusing on “Net Zero by 2050” ignores the urgent need to cut near-term warming. The smart financial strategy is to target super pollutants like methane.
Decoding the Market Matrix: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the skills needed to solve the FT Crossword are a powerful metaphor for navigating the complex world of modern finance, investing, and fintech.
The Billion-Dollar Diet: Decoding the Financial Fallout of the UK’s Junk Food Ad Ban
The UK’s junk food ad ban is more than a health policy; it’s an economic event reshaping finance, investing, and the stock market for CPG and media.