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WEEKLY EDITION BY NIKITA ALEXANDER
Welcome to your latest Bobsguide's Weekend Digest, your essential update on the biggest fintech updates & challenges.
As fintech evolves and innovation reshapes financial services, we’ve gathered key insights to keep you informed, prepared, and ahead of emerging risks.
- HMRC’s AI is watching, literally
- Crypto scams and regulator warnings expose new attack vectors
- WealthTech and the rise of the everyday investor
We're here to keep you ahead of the curve every weekend.
TOP LONG WEEKEND READS
NEWS ANALYSIS
HMRC has confirmed it’s using AI to monitor UK taxpayers’ social media posts in criminal tax investigations. That includes flagging lavish holidays or luxury purchases that don’t match declared income.
While the tech is touted as a step toward closing the UK’s £47bn tax gap, critics warn it opens the door to algorithmic misfires and mass surveillance. The shift from “human judgment” to “human involvement” in HMRC’s privacy policy may seem subtle - but signals a bigger future for automated scrutiny.
INSIGHTS
More than 150 fake Firefox extensions posed as trusted crypto wallets - and helped criminals steal over $1M in digital assets. Dubbed “GreedyBear,” the campaign tricked users into sharing their seed phrases, then drained their wallets. It’s a brutal reminder: fintechs can lock down platforms, but user trust in third-party tools remains a dangerous blind spot.
INSIGHTS
Wealth management is no longer just for the 1%. With robo-advisors, fractional shares, and tokenized real estate, WealthTech is breaking down centuries-old barriers to entry, and giving everyday investors a seat at the table. Platforms like Betterment and Wealthfront are redefining access, turning complex investment tools into intuitive, app-based experiences. The result? A rapidly growing pool of engaged, empowered investors - and a wake-up call for traditional institutions.
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