Fintech

Plus: Abrdn-backed Archax puts FTSE100 stocks on the blockchain

Milestone comes as digital bank narrows annual loss, says IPO not imminent

The Bank of England’s CBDC and fintech director is leading the work to develop a potential digital pound. Can he deliver?

Boden will remain on Starling's board as a non-executive director

Plus: How rule changes are affecting where crypto firms are based, and Copper's string of exits

MPs warn against government plans to extend finance laws to crypto

Plus: Why ether is the next battleground for crypto ETPs

The Bank may hire as many as 30 more people and is considering other products aimed not just at consumers but institutions like banks

Not all the gloom is justified in a sector where London holds its own

CEO Mark Mullen: 'We have seen a reduction in recruitment costs, a fall in unwanted staff attrition, lower absences due to sickness and higher employee engagement'

Finance boss Mikko Salovaara said at the start of March that Revolut would get a UK banking licence 'imminently'

Plus: 20,000 people pick up coronation NFT and UK minister's Revolut concern

Your guide to the wild world of fintech and crypto this week

Regulator probes firm that City feared would be another blow in its battle to secure IPOs

Lord Hammond remains bullish on crypto despite headwinds for his firm