Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Despite the crypto-currency scene being a boys' club, there's a growing number of women who are crypto-curious. Helping turn this curiosity into investments are social media influencers who are bringing women into crypto conversations and helping tackle gender discrepancies in finance.

MoneyGram has introduced a feature for its mobile app that lets users buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies. Despite some declining interest, digital currencies still have the potential to solve a range of problems, but applications need to be more integrated into people's daily lives.

Pension pots don’t always provide people with the financial cushion they need so Boomers are taking the health of their retirement finances into their own hands. River Financial’s professional, secure, and easy-to-use service is helping over-55s get into cryptocurrency trading.

The bitcoin boom of 2017 brought cryptocurrencies into the mainstream – but they offer more than just a quick buck for tech-savvy investors. From sex workers to vegans to LGBTQ individuals, the underpinning tech is helping marginalised groups break free from traditional financial authorities.