Disruption Banking Weekly Highlights (19)

Time to catch up on the latest news from #DisruptionBanking!

Makinde Adeniyi analysed the news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved spot Ether ETFs, which has created a significant buzz in the crypto market. Could this send the price of Ethereum on global crypto markets higher?

Ahead of her appearance at Consensus, Ayanfe Fakunle profiled “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce. Peirce has become a prominent figure amongst crypto aficionados owing to her liberal stance on crypto regulation, with many hoping that she could be the next head of the SEC and herald a new era of clear and sound digital asset regulation. But how likely is this? Ayanfe explores:

Harry Clynch then looked at the performance of Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225, which has surged to all-time highs in 2024. A weak yen, divestment from China, and strong corporate earnings have all contributed to this impressive performance. But could there be further gains ahead? Harry analyses the Nikkei’s future prospects here:

Finally, Makinde analysed the potential future trajectory of the Chainlink crypto token. After going live on the Ethereum blockchain in 2018, Chainlink quickly formed significant partnerships with companies such as Google, Oracle, and SWIFT and has become a central player in the ecosystem. How high could it trade this year?

Make sure to check back next week for more from the #DisruptionBanking team in London!