Highlights and links
CBDCs were in the headlines again this week as the European Commission unveiled their legislative proposal for a digital euro, but does anyone actually want it? There were elements of the announcement that caught our attention that the team thought could kill the business case (if there even is one to begin with).
Britcoin, physical Bitcoins and bad Belgian jokes all featured in the show that once again had Chris stealing Rik’s mic as he battled for the karaoke crown.
Links to the stuff we spoke about:-
- Revolut’s robo advisor will reduce fees and friction for customers
- And their partnership with Belgian insuretech Qover will certainly be welcomed by frequent fliers and party animals as it makes cancellations and claims processing easier than ever
- There is a lot to digest in the press release about plans for the digital euro put out by the European Commission
- Did you even know that physical bitcoins were a thing?
- Does a CBDC need to be on a blockchain? Britcoins might not be
- Brits fear the end of cash is nigh (although Britcoin might never happen)
- Sam Altman, founder of Open AI of ChatGPT fame is facing a legal battle over violating privacy by scraping the internet
- Startup boards are still a boys club and it needs to stop!
- If you’re a swiftie and plan to attend next year’s concert you might need to heed this warning
- Global per capita annual beer consumption stats for those that are interested (Belgium only ranks number 31 despite having some of the best beer in the world!)
- Aussies might need to start stockpiling cash (and stop fighting kangaroos!)
- Deutsche Bank analyst casts doubt on Goldman Sachs earnings predictions
- AND FINALLY – The Wise Guy’s source of inspiration for his bad Belgian Jokes came from here
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