Weekly Roundup
Retail Investors
NASDAQ reported that the online retail outlook is still strong.
Bitcoin Spot ETF
Discussion continued over the timing of approval for a potential Bitcoin spot ETF, with advocates arguing that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF would attract more institutions.
Crypto Stocks
It was reported that crypto stocks are performing worse than cryptocurrencies, with Coinbase off 40% this year.
Mobile Banking
Congress continued to look at mobile banking systems, with a hearing scheduled next week entitled “What’s in Your Digital Wallet? A Review of Recent Trends in Mobile Banking and Payments.”
Source Code Theft
Discussion of the risk of source code misappropriation and theft continued with an article “The Tricky Aftermath of Source Code Leaks.”
In the Mix: This Week’s Top FinTech Thought Leader
- Gary Gensler reflected on his first year as S.E.C. Chair.
- Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez stood by his pro-crypto vision for economic growth.
- Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla, continued his bid to acquire Twitter, amid opposition.