Publisher Notes for 5/17/23 Friends, what comprises a "win"? If you're the NBA, it's pretty straightforward. If you're the Fed or the Treasury Department, well, not so much. Check out "Inflation vs. Basketball: A Different Definition of Progress" to learn what "WINNING" looks like in sports vs finance. READ UP!! Cindy Taylor, Publisher

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Inflation vs. Basketball: A Different Definition of Progress
What if Janet Yellen & J. Powell ran an NBA basketball team? Would fans be as enthralled as investors with their recent records of "wins"?

The Week in Digital Wealth (5/17/23)
In this week's column on digital wealth the world over, we cover news from TD Bank, Robinhood Markets, Experian & DTCC, amongst others

Advisor Tech Talk (5/17/23)
This week in Advisor Tech Talk, we dive into the latest wealthtech industry news from Vestwell, TIFIN Wealth & Smart, plus more

Decentralized Diaries For The Week of 5/17/23
Bitcoin Remains Bearish at $27k, MetaMask Fully Integrated with PayPal in US, Franklin Templeton Launched Blockchain Fund II, etc.

Top 5 VC Deals of the Week in Fintech (5/17/23)
This week, our top 5 VC deals in digital wealth came to us from 8fig, Funderbeam, Petal, ThreatFabric & Blockworks

Blockchain Education for Everyone (BEE)

Digital Wealth News is pleased to be partnering with the University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain & Digital Innovation & American Crypto Academy to launch a new blockchain education series. Nicknamed 'BEE", short for Blockchain for Everyone, the program is designed for America's high school & community college students. The first in the interview series with the stakeholders involved is with Professor Steve Lupien, the visionary behind this paradigm-shifting education initiative.

• Blockchain Education for Everyone (BEE) is Born - A Program Overview
• WYOMING BEE | Blockchain Education for Everyone: Meet Professor Steve Lupien of the University of Wyoming Center for Blockchain & Digital Innovation

Thought Leadership

	JIFFY.ai Illuminations: Spring Cleaning Your Wealth Tech Technology used to last 20-25 years, but today, with so many apps and frameworks, it's important to evaluate your technology every 5-10 years
	REAL CLEAR CRYPTO: Web3 Starter Tips for for Businesses If you've been following the growth of web3 & are thinking that it could be a good fit for your business, here are some guidelines to launch
	BACK OFFICE HEROES: Why Firms Should Prioritize Compliance A damaged reputation leads clients to withdraw funds and scares away investors, according to Michael Pinsker of Docupace
	MARTECH MINUTES: Low on Content? Try Out Guest Blogging Consistently creating high-quality content can often become difficult when it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day to do so
	The Taylor Market Report (5/16/23) Oh, the debt ceiling talks? It's like going to Vegas and playing roulette. Black or red, odd or even. U.S defaults...markets sell off. Debt ceiling agreement...markets rally

Curated Industry Content

Industry Briefs, etc.

• Stratos Private Wealth Launches to Expand Ultra-high-net-worth Client Capabilities through Scale
• TIFIN Wealth announces free access to personalized investments for NAPFA-aligned advisors with less than $100M in assets under advice
• Industry Veteran Robert Franklin Joins Essential Edge
• In One Word: Dream

Practice Management

• So You Want to be a Podcaster? How Financial Advisors Can Get Started
• Most Advisors Have A Swivel Chair Problem

Fintech Quote of the Week

"So what does the Forever Labor Shortage mean for workers in the years ahead? The bottom line is there will be an all-out competition for their services." - Kevin Coop, CEO | DailyPay