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Monetary Policy and Financial Market Impacts: What Changed This Week — 15-20 Jan 2026

Mortgage rates dropped 98 basis points, Russia’s oil revenue plunged 46%, and global energy markets felt the weight of monetary easing and geopolitical shifts. These signals suggest a changing financial landscape, with significant implications for energy financing and fintech innovation.

Daily Digest5 days ago4 min read

Understanding Cryptocurrency Trading - A Complete Foundation

Build a solid foundation in cryptocurrency trading. From market mechanics to technical analysis, essential knowledge for navigating digital asset markets.

Digital Assets6 days ago17 min read

x402 Outlook 2026 - The Agent Payment Revolution

What happens when AI agents can pay each other natively? Projections for x402 adoption, use cases in energy and finance, and the path to an agent economy.

Financial Markets6 days ago9 min read

x402 Rediscovery in 2025 - How a Forgotten Code Found Its Moment

The launch, mechanics, and early experiments with x402. How the crypto and AI communities revived an HTTP status code for machine-to-machine payments.

Financial Markets6 days ago10 min read

The Missing Link: Why Agentic Commerce Needs a Forgotten Web Code

The agentic future promises AI systems trading value autonomously—but how do they pay each other? A dormant protocol from the 1990s might hold the key.

Financial Markets6 days ago9 min read

Energy AI Spreadsheet - The Operator's Decision Matrix

A practical framework for energy asset operators using AI tools. From forecasting to optimization, the decision matrix that top operators use daily.

Energy Markets6 days ago9 min read

DeFi Meets Grid - The First On-Chain Energy Deal Explained

Breaking down the mechanics of the first DeFi-native grid flexibility transaction. How tokenization and smart contracts are rewriting energy market infrastructure.

Energy Markets6 days ago8 min read

Europe Battery Arbitrage League Table - Q1 2026 Rankings

Rankings and analysis of battery arbitrage performance across European markets. Discover which assets and strategies are delivering top-tier returns.

Energy Markets6 days ago10 min read

Hyperscaler PPA Teardown - Inside Microsoft's Energy Strategy

Deep analysis of how hyperscalers structure power purchase agreements. Understand the economics driving Big Tech's unprecedented renewable energy commitments.

Energy Markets6 days ago11 min read

How to Build a $100M Battery Portfolio with Only 5 Counterparties

Deploy nine figures into European grid-scale batteries while dealing with exactly five counterparties. The playbook battle-tested by funds owning 42% of the 2027-2028 pipeline.

Energy Markets6 days ago8 min read

The Future of Cryptocurrency Trading - Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Look ahead to the future of cryptocurrency trading. Explore quantum computing impacts, institutional adoption, cross-chain innovations, and new asset classes on the horizon.

Digital Assets6 days ago9 min read

Building a Sustainable Cryptocurrency Trading Career - From Hobbyist to Professional

Transform your crypto trading hobby into a sustainable career. Practical guidance on skill development, capital management, and building a professional trading framework.

Digital Assets6 days ago9 min read

Psychology of Cryptocurrency Trading - Mastering Emotional Discipline

Overcome psychological barriers in crypto trading. Learn to manage FOMO, fear, and greed while developing the emotional discipline essential for consistent performance.

Digital Assets6 days ago8 min read

Artificial Intelligence in Cryptocurrency Trading - Automation and Optimization

Explore how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing cryptocurrency trading. From sentiment analysis to predictive algorithms, discover the tools shaping modern trading.

Digital Assets6 days ago9 min read

Global Regulations and Their Impact on Cryptocurrency Trading

Navigate the evolving landscape of global cryptocurrency regulations. Understand how MiCA, US policy, and Asian frameworks affect trading strategies and opportunities.

Digital Assets6 days ago10 min read

Risk Management in Cryptocurrency Trading - Strategies for Volatile Markets

Master essential risk management strategies for navigating crypto market volatility. Learn about position sizing, stop-losses, and portfolio diversification techniques.

Digital Assets6 days ago9 min read

Web3 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - The Future of Trading Platforms

Web3 and DeFi are transforming global trading by democratizing access through decentralized platforms. Discover how regulatory clarity, tokenization, and AI-driven trading shape 2025.

Digital Assets6 days ago8 min read

Battery Storage Expansion and GB Power Market Tightness: What Changed This Week — 08-13 Jan 2026

Record-high demand, new battery projects, and tight system margins defined the GB energy market this week. With prices spiking to £1,040/MWh and interconnectors playing a critical role, the need for flexible assets like battery storage has never been greater.

Daily Digest9 days ago5 min read

GB Energy Storage: Revenue Optimization Amid Regulatory and Market Shifts — 2-7 Jan 2026

With wind generation at 19 GW suppressing wholesale prices and day-ahead spreads reaching £85/MWh during peaks, battery operators face both opportunities and challenges. Meanwhile, regulatory reforms such as the Multiple Price Capacity Market and the launch of National Grid ESO’s Open Balancing Platform are reshaping revenue strategies.

Energy Markets9 days ago5 min read

Stablecoin Infrastructure and Payment Rails: What Changed This Week — 8-14 Jan 2026

From JPMorgan deploying JPM Coin on privacy-focused rails to Stripe embedding stablecoins in billing loops, this week marked a decisive shift in stablecoin infrastructure. With the market approaching $1 trillion and regulatory clarity advancing, stablecoins are evolving from speculative tools to programmable financial plumbing.

Daily Digest9 days ago5 min read

Trump Policies and Financial Market Impacts: What Changed This Week — 11-14 Jan 2026

Trump’s policy interventions, including proposed interest rate caps and pressure on the Federal Reserve, are sending ripples through financial and energy markets. Meanwhile, stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure are gaining traction, posing both opportunities and threats to traditional systems. Here’s what you need to know.

Daily Digest9 days ago5 min read

Stablecoins Transforming Payments and Infrastructure: What Changed This Week — 8-12 Jan 2026

This week, stablecoins advanced from payment tools to programmable infrastructure, with BNY Mellon launching tokenized deposits and Stripe embedding stablecoins into subscription billing. Meanwhile, Tether's $50M investment in lending, and a ruble-backed stablecoin's rise, signal a shift in how global payments and credit markets are evolving.

Energy Markets9 days ago5 min read

Tokenized Real-World Assets and Institutional Blockchain Adoption: What Changed This Week — 1-6 Jan 2026

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market hit $19B, with Solana surging 325% in 2025. Visa's USDC settlement on Solana and DTCC's Treasury tokenization initiative signal blockchain's shift from pilot to production infrastructure.

Energy Markets9 days ago4 min read

Energy Storage Growth and System Resilience: What Changed This Week — 27 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Severe cold snaps, record-breaking demand, and critical battery expansions shaped the GB energy market over the past two weeks. With over 1.4 GWh of new storage capacity and volatility amplifying wholesale prices, the energy storage market is seeing unprecedented momentum.

Daily Digest9 days ago5 min read

December 2025 Monthly Review: Energy Markets & RWA Tokenization

Stablecoin infrastructure reached $310 billion as programmable settlement rails gained traction, while institutions like JPMorgan and Visa pushed tokenization into public networks. December marked a pivotal month for blockchain integration and TradFi disruption, setting the stage for 2026 convergence.

Daily Digest9 days ago7 min read

AI Infrastructure and Energy Crossovers: What Changed This Week — 31 Dec-10 Jan 2026

A $1B investment into AI-energy infrastructure by OpenAI and SoftBank, Fed rate cut expectations for 2026, and Nvidia's $3B AI acquisition are reshaping how energy markets and fintech intersect. From predictive analytics to renewable financing, the implications are vast.

Daily Digest9 days ago5 min read

2026-28 Outlook: Will Neo Finance Disrupt Energy Payments Or Fade as Fad

Neo finance platforms delivered real traction in 2025-26 by blending banking familiarity with DeFi yields. But as agentic systems mature and energy markets financialize further, the next three years will test whether these bridges become permanent infrastructure.

Financial Markets9 days ago5 min read

Neo Finance in Action: 2025-26 Winners and How They Are Rewiring Money

A new generation of platforms is blending the familiarity of banking apps with the yields and rails of DeFi. In 2025-26, a handful of neo finance leaders emerged with real traction.

Financial Markets9 days ago4 min read

The Neo Finance Dilemma: Why Traditional Banking Feels Broken for the Agentic Era

In a world where AI agents are poised to manage money autonomously, legacy banking rails look increasingly misaligned—too slow, too expensive, too human-centric. A new generation of neo finance platforms is emerging to bridge the gap.

Financial Markets9 days ago5 min read

Energy + AI: From Spreadsheet to Real-Time Optimization

How AI is transforming battery dispatch from static spreadsheet models to real-time optimization. The tools, the economics, and the operators already capturing the edge.

Energy Markets12 days ago4 min read

DeFi Meets the Grid: Anatomy of an On-Chain Energy Deal

How tokenized energy assets are being structured, priced, and traded on-chain. The first real convergence between DeFi protocols and physical grid infrastructure.

Energy Markets12 days ago4 min read

Europe Battery Arbitrage League Table: Who's Actually Making Money

The definitive ranking of European battery operators by realized revenue per MW. Real numbers from 47 operating assets across GB, Germany, and the Nordics.

Energy Markets12 days ago4 min read

The Hyperscaler PPA Teardown: What Microsoft & Amazon Actually Signed in 2025

The four repeatable contract structures hyperscalers use to claim 24/7 carbon-free energy. Actual templates, pricing adders, grandfathered loopholes, and the clause that bankrupted two developers.

Energy Markets12 days ago5 min read

How to Build a $100M Battery Portfolio with Only 5 Counterparties

Deploy nine figures into European grid-scale batteries while dealing with exactly five counterparties. The playbook battle-tested by funds owning 42% of the 2027-2028 pipeline.

Energy Markets12 days ago4 min read

Crypto Portfolio Management – Balancing Risk and Reward

Build a resilient crypto portfolio with diversification, position sizing, and rebalancing strategies. Learn how to manage volatility while capturing upside in digital asset markets.

Digital Assets12 days ago5 min read

Cross-Chain Trading – Bridging Blockchain Ecosystems

Cross-chain bridges enable assets to move between blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. Understand the opportunities and security risks of multi-chain trading strategies.

Digital Assets12 days ago5 min read

Layer 2 Solutions – Scaling Blockchain for Traders

Layer 2 solutions like Optimism, Arbitrum, and zkSync solve blockchain scalability challenges. Learn how these rollups reduce fees and increase throughput for DeFi trading.

Digital Assets12 days ago5 min read

NFTs and Digital Ownership – Beyond the Hype

NFTs represent verifiable digital ownership on the blockchain. Explore their evolution from JPEG speculation to real utility in gaming, ticketing, identity, and intellectual property.

Digital Assets12 days ago6 min read

Stablecoins – The Anchor of Crypto Trading

Stablecoins provide dollar-pegged stability in volatile crypto markets. Understand the differences between fiat-backed, crypto-collateralized, and algorithmic stablecoins for your trading strategy.

Digital Assets12 days ago6 min read

Smart Contracts – Automating Your Trading Strategy

Smart contracts revolutionize finance by executing trades automatically when conditions are met. Learn how they enable 24/7 global trading with transparency and speed, plus risks to watch.

Digital Assets12 days ago6 min read

Web3 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - The Future of Trading Platforms

Web3 and DeFi are transforming global trading by democratizing access through decentralized platforms. Explore regulatory clarity, tokenization, AI-driven trading, and CBDCs shaping the landscape in 2025.

Digital Assets12 days ago5 min read

x402 Outlook 2026: From Experiment to Infrastructure

What happens when x402 goes mainstream? We map the scenarios—from energy grid agents paying for data feeds to AI researchers licensing models per-query. The convergence of payments and protocols is just beginning.

Financial Markets12 days ago4 min read

The Missing Link: Why Agentic Commerce Needs a Forgotten Web Code

The agentic future promises AI systems trading value autonomously—but how do they pay each other? Enter x402: a long-forgotten HTTP status code that could become the native payment layer for the web's next era.

Financial Markets12 days ago4 min read

x402 Rediscovered: The Protocol Renaissance of 2025

After decades of dormancy, HTTP 402 is being revived by crypto-native builders. From Lightning Network integration to stablecoin rails, the pieces are finally falling into place for machine-native payments.

Financial Markets12 days ago4 min read

DTCC Tokenization Pilot and RWA Infrastructure: What Changed This Week — 26-31 Dec 2025

DTCC's SEC-cleared tokenization pilot, BlackRock's $2B BUIDL fund, and Visa's USDC settlement expansion show that tokenization is entering production-grade infrastructure. With $7.3B in tokenized Treasuries and 8.7M Ethereum contracts deployed in Q4, assets are becoming programmable APIs for the financial system.

Energy Markets27 days ago4 min read

RWA Tokenization and Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure: What Changed This Week — 26-31 Dec 2025

From the DTCC's SEC-backed tokenization pilot to BlackRock's $2B BUIDL fund, and Visa's programmable USDC settlement infrastructure, this week cemented tokenization's role as institutional plumbing, not speculative hype. The RWA market's acceleration, now valued at $18.6B, signals a structural finance shift.

Energy Markets27 days ago5 min read

Battery Revenue Stacking and Market Dynamics: What Changed This Week — 25-30 Dec 2025

From day-ahead prices spiking to £120/MWh to National Grid ESO launching platforms for battery optimisation, this week highlighted the growing complexity and opportunity in battery revenue stacking. Flexible operators are reaping rewards across wholesale, ancillary, and balancing markets.

Energy Markets27 days ago5 min read

Battery Storage Expansion and Revenue Optimisation in GB: What Changed This Week — 17-23 Dec 2025

This week saw critical advances in GB's battery storage landscape, including Ofgem's grid reforms, RWE's record-breaking Pembroke project, and the National Grid ESO's Open Balancing Platform rollout. With 6.8 GW of operational capacity and regulatory tailwinds accelerating deployment, the sector is primed for intensified competition and evolving revenue strategies.

Energy Marketsabout 1 month ago5 min read

The Next Fintech Wave Isn't Fintech — It's the Power Grid

The Next Fintech Wave Isn’t Fintech — It’s the Power Grid (How the Largest Financial Market in History Is Being Built Right Now, in Plain Sight) TL;DR – Read this first, then read everything else Over...

Digital Assetsabout 2 months ago5 min read

Fintech's Mirror Image: How KYA, VTS, and Agentic Rails Are Being Laid Right Now

Fintech’s Mirror Image How KYA, VTS, and Agentic Rails Are Being Laid Right Now — While Everyone Watches Crypto Prices TL;DR (read this first) While the energy world rediscovers proof-of-curtailment, ...

Digital Assetsabout 2 months ago4 min read

The Rise of the Grid Balance Sheet

Why hyperscalers will pay 100–250× premiums for hourly-matched, time-stamped certificates. RECs are dead; synthetic firm power is the new king.

Digital Assetsabout 2 months ago4 min read

The 200 GW Battery Tsunami That Nobody Is Financially Ready For

The 200 GW Battery Tsunami That Is Being Financed Like It’s Still 2021 (While the Revenue Waterfall Sits Untapped — a 4–8× Mispricing on the Largest Infrastructure Build in History) TL;DR (read this f...

Digital Assetsabout 2 months ago4 min read

Contextualized Data in Energy: From Expertise to Autonomy

Energy is drowning in data, but starving for context. Dashboards are easy. Making them matter is hard.

Financial Markets4 months ago7 min read

Building Great Energy Software: Why Industry Expertise Unlocks True Value

Across the utilities value chain—from grid operators and engineers to retail suppliers—the same challenge emerges: data is plentiful, but without specialized knowledge, it becomes noise, not insight.

Energy Markets5 months ago5 min read

Data Abundance in Energy: From Information to Action

The energy sector is drowning in information—from smart meters, DERs, wholesale markets, and IoT sensors. But while volumes explode, the real advantage isn’t in collecting more data—it’s in turning that data into actions that reduce costs, cut carbon, and engage consumers.

Financial Markets5 months ago6 min read

The Context Imperative: Why Domain Expertise Drives Software Success

Energy software is easy to build. What’s hard is making it matter. Across the sector—from grid operators to retail suppliers—the challenge is the same: data without context is just noise. Great products reduce effort by embedding industry-specific insight.

Energy Markets6 months ago6 min read

The Customer Experience Revolution

Automated analytics are revolutionizing customer experience by enabling companies to deliver personalized products and services that meet the unique needs and preferences of each customer.

Financial Markets6 months ago3 min read

Overcoming Data Overload

Overcoming data overload requires a strategic approach that focuses on the most relevant data and prioritizes the most important insights. By following best practices for data management and prioritization, organizations can harness the power of data to drive better decisions and achieve their goals.

Financial Markets7 months ago3 min read

The Future of Work

In the future of work, the most valuable skills will be those that are uniquely human: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, data literacy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

Financial Markets7 months ago3 min read

From Data to Innovation

Automated synthesis of data drives innovation by helping companies identify new opportunities, improve products, and create new business models. Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and P&G are already using this approach to gain a competitive advantage.

Financial Markets7 months ago3 min read

Industry Deep Dive

Information abundance is transforming healthcare, enabling personalized medicine, predictive analytics, remote monitoring, drug discovery, and improved efficiency. The future of healthcare is data-driven.

Financial Markets7 months ago3 min read

Data literacy

In the age of automated analytics, data literacy is more critical than ever. It empowers people to interpret results, ask the right questions, avoid misinterpretation, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively.

Financial Markets8 months ago3 min read

The Democratization of Analytics

No-code and low-code analytics platforms are democratizing data, empowering non-technical users to explore data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions without writing code.

Financial Markets8 months ago3 min read

Data Storytelling

Data storytelling turns complex data into actionable narratives that drive decision-making and inspire action. By crafting compelling stories with clear visuals and relatable language, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data.

Financial Markets9 months ago3 min read

The Ethics of Automated Decision-Making

Automated decision-making must be approached ethically, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and accountability. By addressing potential biases and involving human oversight, we can harness the power of technology while upholding our values.

Financial Markets9 months ago3 min read

Human & Machine

The most successful organizations combine the speed and power of automated analytics with the creativity and judgment of human teams. By working together, humans and machines can achieve more than either could alone.

Financial Markets9 months ago4 min read

The Future of Expertise

The future of expertise lies in uniquely human skills: critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, synthesis, empathy, and collaboration. These abilities will enable us to thrive in a world shaped by technology and rapid change.

Financial Markets10 months ago3 min read

Practical Tools for Synthesizing and Connecting Ideas

You can boost your ability to synthesize and connect ideas by using practical tools like mind mapping, concept mapping, SCAMPER, and the Feynman Technique. These methods help you organize information, spot patterns, and generate creative solutions.

Financial Markets10 months ago3 min read

Interdisciplinary Thinking

Interdisciplinary thinking—blending knowledge from different fields—fuels innovation and creative problem-solving. In a complex world, those who cross boundaries and connect ideas are best positioned to drive progress.

Financial Markets11 months ago3 min read

Beyond Memorization

In the age of information abundance, critical thinking and creativity are more valuable than memorization. These skills enable us to analyze information, solve complex problems, and generate innovative ideas, all essential for success in the modern world.

Financial Markets11 months ago3 min read

Pattern Recognition

Pattern recognition is the expert’s superpower in the information age. It enables you to filter noise, anticipate trends, and innovate by connecting the dots—skills that are more valuable than ever in today’s data-rich world.

Financial Markets12 months ago4 min read

The Art and Science of Synthesis

Synthesis is the art of turning data into insight by connecting diverse pieces of information. It involves filtering, connecting, integrating, interpreting, and creating, and can be cultivated through practical exercises and a curious mindset.

Financial Marketsabout 1 year ago3 min read

From Information Scarcity to Information Abundance

The value of expertise has shifted from knowledge accumulation to the ability to synthesize and make sense of abundant information. In today’s world, it’s not about knowing the most, but about connecting the dots and filtering what matters.

Financial Marketsabout 1 year ago3 min read

Contextual Data

The future of data analytics lies in contextual data—data that adapts dynamically to the needs, preferences, and circumstances of its users. Drawing inspiration from the concept of contextual money; in financial services, this article explores how data platforms can evolve to provide personalized, real-time insights tailored to individual users.

Financial Marketsabout 1 year ago5 min read

Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement: The Foundation for Britain’s Energy Future

Moving beyond the legacy system of estimated consumption profiles, MWHH mandates universal settlement based on actual half-hourly metered data, delivering projected net benefits of £1.5-4.5 billion by 2045.

Energy Marketsover 1 year ago13 min read

Looking Ahead: The GB Energy Market in 2024 and Beyond

As we enter 2024, the market is more complex, interconnected, and dynamic than ever before. The next phase will be defined by the delivery of net zero, the integration of new technologies, the evolution of market structures, and the imperative to ensure fairness and resilience for all consumers.

Energy Marketsabout 2 years ago7 min read

The Evolving Role of Ofgem and Market Regulation

In this article, I’ll explore how Ofgem’s role has changed, the regulatory tools at its disposal, the challenges it faces, and the future of market regulation in a decarbonising, digitalising world.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago6 min read

Consumer Vulnerability and Fairness in the Energy Transition

In this article, I’ll explore the landscape of consumer vulnerability in the energy market, the policy and regulatory frameworks designed to protect and empower vulnerable consumers, the challenges of digitalisation and decarbonisation, and the path to a just transition.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago6 min read

The Future of Transmission: Interconnectors, Offshore Grids, and System Planning

In this article, I’ll explore the evolving role of transmission, the policy and regulatory frameworks shaping its future, the technical and commercial challenges ahead, and the innovations that will define the next era of system operation.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago7 min read

The Role of Data and Digitalisation in the Energy Transition

In this article, I’ll explore the central role of data and digitalization in the GB energy transition, the policy and regulatory frameworks shaping this evolution, the opportunities and risks, and the path forward.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago6 min read

The Evolving Role of Aggregators and New Market Entrants

In this article, I’ll explore the rise of aggregators, the regulatory and commercial frameworks shaping their participation, the challenges and opportunities they face, and their growing impact on the energy transition.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago6 min read

Settlement Reform: Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS)

In this article, I’ll explain what MHHS is, why it matters, how it’s being delivered, and what it means for market participants and consumers.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago5 min read

Retail Market Reform: Is the Current Model Fit for Purpose?

In this article, I’ll examine the evolution of the retail market, the challenges it faces, and the options for reform being debated in 2022.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago5 min read

The Future of Gas: Hydrogen, Biomethane, and Decarbonisation

In this article, I’ll explore the future of gas in Great Britain, focusing on the roles of hydrogen, biomethane, and the evolving policy and regulatory landscape. I’ll also examine the technical, economic, and market challenges that must be overcome to deliver a low-carbon gas system.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago5 min read

Wholesale Market Volatility: Hedging, Risk, and Opportunity

The GB energy market has always been exposed to the ebb and flow of global commodity prices, but the volatility seen in 2021–2022 has been unprecedented. Wholesale price spikes have tested the resilience of suppliers, exposed weaknesses in risk management, and forced a re-examination of hedging strategies. Yet, volatility also brings opportunity—for those able to manage risk, innovate, and adapt.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago5 min read

Smart Metering: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward

Smart meters are a cornerstone of the UK’s energy transition, underpinning everything from demand-side response to market-wide half-hourly settlement. The national rollout, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent memory, promises to empower consumers, enable flexibility, and support decarbonisation. Yet, the journey has been far from smooth.

Energy Marketsover 3 years ago5 min read

The Evolving Role of Demand Side Response (DSR)

As the GB electricity system transitions to net zero, flexibility is becoming as valuable as raw capacity. Demand Side Response (DSR)—the ability of consumers to adjust their electricity usage in response to market signals or system needs—is emerging as a critical tool for balancing the grid, integrating renewables, and reducing costs.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago5 min read

Capacity Market and Security of Supply: Are We Prepared for Winter?

As the GB electricity system decarbonises and becomes more reliant on variable renewables, ensuring security of supply—especially during winter peaks—remains a top priority for policymakers, the ESO, and market participants.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago5 min read

The Rise and Fall of Small Suppliers: Lessons from the Crisis

The privatisation of the GB energy market was intended to foster competition, drive innovation, and deliver better value for consumers. For much of the 2010s, this vision seemed to be coming true: dozens of new, agile suppliers entered the market, challenging the dominance of the “Big Six” and offering consumers more choice than ever before.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago5 min read

Decarbonisation and Net Zero: Policy Drivers in 2022

Decarbonisation is no longer a distant ambition—it is the central driver of policy, investment, and innovation. In this article, I’ll explore the key policy levers, regulatory frameworks, and market mechanisms that are accelerating the transition to a low-carbon electricity system in Great Britain.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago5 min read

The Role of National Grid ESO: Keeping the System Stable

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) sits at the heart of the GB electricity system, quietly ensuring that power flows reliably to homes and businesses every second of every day. While generators, suppliers, and consumers interact through markets and contracts, it is the ESO that orchestrates the real-time balancing act—anticipating, responding, and intervening to keep the system stable.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago6 min read

Balancing and Settlement: How the Electricity Market Keeps the Lights On

Electricity is unique among commodities: it must be produced and consumed in real time, with supply and demand balanced every second. In Great Britain, this delicate equilibrium is maintained through a sophisticated system of balancing and settlement, overseen by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Elexon.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago7 min read

Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR): What Happens When Suppliers Fail?

The wave of supplier failures during the 2021–2022 energy crisis has brought the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process into sharp focus. This mechanism is critical for maintaining consumer confidence and market stability in both the gas and electricity sectors.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago4 min read

The 2021–2022 Energy Crisis: Causes and Consequences

The 2021–2022 energy crisis has been the most disruptive event in the GB utilities sector since market liberalisation. Both gas and electricity markets have been rocked by unprecedented price volatility, supplier failures, and regulatory intervention. In this article, I’ll explore the root causes of the crisis, its impact on both gas and electricity, and the consequences for consumers, suppliers, and the wider market.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago4 min read

Understanding the Price Cap: What It Means for Consumers and Suppliers

The energy price cap has become a headline issue in the GB utilities sector, especially as we move through the turbulence of 2021–22. But what exactly is the price cap, how does it work for both gas and electricity, and what are its implications for consumers and suppliers?

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago4 min read

Cryptocurrency; Trading Strategies Part #2 — Indicators

In order for us to make sense of most things in this world, including market drivers, as humans, we tend to look for visual cues. For markets and in particular price dynamics, there are tools that allow you to see a whole host of different data. These can then be utilised to make decisions based on visualisations.

Digital Assetsalmost 4 years ago16 min read

How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of UK Utilities

To understand the current turbulence in the GB energy market, it’s essential to look back at how we got here. The story of UK utilities is one of radical transformation: from state-run monopolies to a liberalised, competitive market, and now to a sector grappling with decarbonisation and unprecedented volatility.

Energy Marketsalmost 4 years ago5 min read

Welcome to the GB Energy Market: A Primer for 2022

Introduction Welcome to the first post in my new series exploring the Great Britain (GB) utilities and energy market. My aim is to demystify the complex world of energy supply, regulation, and settlement, and to chart the dramatic changes we’re seeing in the sector as we move through 2022 and beyond.

Energy Marketsabout 4 years ago4 min read

Avalanche Chain

A user guide for funding a wallet on Avalanche chain

Digital Assetsover 4 years ago7 min read

P272 & Its Ripple Effect: How Mandatory Half-Hourly Settlement Transformed GB Energy Market Infrastructure

BSC Modification P272, implemented on 1 April 2017 after six years of development, mandated half-hourly (HH) settlement for Profile Classes 5-8, fundamentally transforming GB electricity market operations.

Energy Marketsalmost 5 years ago8 min read

Cryptocurrency; Trading Strategies Part #1 — The Foundations

A lot of people concern themselves with buying bottoms and selling tops in the crypto market, which is fine because the profits are fantastic but this takes skill, timing, a little bit of luck and a whole lot of time staring at charts.

Digital Assetsalmost 5 years ago11 min read

Introducing BullBots

BullBots replaces the need for human interaction and is based on clearly defined rules to get in and out of markets leveraging repeatable logic through computational thinking.

Digital Assetsabout 5 years ago6 min read

Introducing BullCoin

To aid user access and functionality of BullBots, a token was created to drive engagement through discount offers as well as investment opportunities for the community — enter $BULC. Continue reading...

Digital Assetsabout 5 years ago2 min read

Introducing Bull Global LTD

Digital Assetsabout 5 years ago4 min read

…….Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

Annnnnddd POP!!! Everyone saw this coming of course, right? So the floor of the descending triangle finally broke, now what?

Digital Assetsabout 5 years ago9 min read

“What is this life if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare”

2018 has not delivered what most crypto-currency traders had hoped for and yet I still feel content with what I have taken from the market so far this year - even as I type we are seeing new yearly lows of $4100.

Financial Marketsabout 7 years ago23 min read

Double, Double Toil and Trouble….

The narrative of 2017, although it doubled more than once, now in 2018 we do seem to be in a bit of trouble……. Some ramblings of a crypto junkie.

Digital Assetsover 7 years ago7 min read