What the Blog? is an Essentials video series discussing what’s next for The Future of Money, and how topics like fintech, finance AI, and digital transformation in banking, are becoming more important than ever before. Editors Isabella Moulton and Martin Jacobsz bring you a snappy summary of articles directly from our expertly curated Future of Money Essentials Newsletters. Check out our blog here.

Our first article covers how a startup is offering $500 to anyone willing to hand over their payroll account username and password (provided by their employer) along with a monthly payment as long as the credentials still work. They want to use this data to improve their service which aims to manage workers income and control who uses their data. Read it here.

Our second pick examines how Bitcoin’s approval by the government could open up some very negative future possibilities for Bitcoin owners. As a regulated currency, governments could seize Bitcoin, much like they did gold in the market crash during the great depression. As we are experiencing massive debt and an economic crisis from the pandemic, a perfect storm is brewing. Read it here.