Simon Lai-Vinh

Simon Lai-Vinh is Barclay News’ resident finance troublemaker and satirical analyst, known for poking holes in crypto hype cycles, Wall Street absurdities, and fintech fantasy pitches. A self-proclaimed finance nerd with a dark sense of humor, Simon writes for readers who like their market commentary with a side of Vietnamese sarcasm and Bloomberg-style cynicism.

In his column No, Seriously, That Happened, Simon unpacks the most ridiculous loopholes, scams, and market fiascos, translating them into bitter laughs, facepalms, and uncomfortable truths. Whether it's a DAO-backed karaoke coin or a DeFi project run by influencers, Simon brings deep technical analysis disguised as a stand-up set for jaded investors.

Simon has been called many things—too cynical, too nerdy, too honest—but never boring. He’s here to remind readers that finance is often performance art with tax implications, and that spotting the punchline is sometimes the only way to survive the circus.

When he’s not eviscerating the latest market absurdity, Simon can be found deep in regulatory footnotes, or quietly rolling his eyes at LinkedIn hustle posts over a bowl of phở.