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BitPay Seeks US Bank License

PYMNTS

The news comes after OCC Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks said earlier this year that he would look into setting up framework to let FinTechs become licensed and streamline their operations in the country, including crypto firms. According to CEO Stephen Pair, the program lets companies conduct mass payments easily.

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The Fintech 250: The most promising fintech companies of 2022

CB Insights

CB Insights has unveiled the winners of the fifth annual Fintech 250 — a list of the 250 most promising private fintech companies worldwide. . Using the CB Insights platform , our research team selected these 250 winners from a pool of over 12,500 eligible private companies, including applicants and nominees.

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5 Fintech Companies to Watch in 2019

Bank Innovation

Acquisitions, partnerships and the roll-out of various new products and services made 2018 a very active year in banking and fintech. Here are Bank Innovation's 5 companies to watch this year, selected by editors' choice, in no particular order: PayPal This payments […].

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Japanese FinTech Rakuten Applying For US Banking Charter 

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A Japanese FinTech company is applying for a banking charter in the United States, according to a report by American Banker. FDIC) and the state of Utah for an industrial loan company (ILC) charter. FDIC) and the state of Utah for an industrial loan company (ILC) charter.

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Stripe CEO praises European regulation over US

Payments Dive

Patrick Collison, who founded the company with his brother, gave an edge to the European Union in creating a regulatory regime where fintechs are thriving.

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The Fintech 250: The Top Fintech Companies Of 2020

CB Insights

CB Insights has unveiled the third annual Fintech 250 — a list of 250 of the top private fintech companies using technology to transform financial services. The 2020 Fintech 250 cohort has raised approximately $49.2B The 2020 Fintech 250 cohort has raised approximately $49.2B Table of contents.

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Visa Ups Innovation Ante With US FinTech Fast Track Launch

PYMNTS

And that’s where we come to FinTech. As PYMNTS readers know, the role and appeal of FinTech is increasing significantly as consumer demands rapidly change, and technology and regulatory efforts encourage further innovation in digital payments and global transactions. FinTech Partnerships.

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