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Young Consumers Love to “Buy Now, Pay Later” – Here’s What to Know About the Explosive Fintech Trend

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BNPL companies exploded during the pandemic when many were struggling financially and doing more online shopping, and they have continued to grow in popularity among practically all industries. Fintech enthusiasts should also keep a close watch on Apple’s newly unveiled BNPL system, Apple Pay Later.

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Will Apple Bank be the first new American intech Bank?

Chris Skinner

On Wednesday the American Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)* followed up on its promise last December to introduce a national bank charter for Fintech bank startups by issuing a white paper on how to apply for a licence, the evaluation process and what will be involved. See OCC Issues Responsible Innovation Framework.

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Bessemer Venture Partners’ Birnbaum On Why It’s Go-Time For FinTech

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There’s been no shortage of big payments and FinTech announcements over the past few days, such as Apple ’s bundle bet, Goldman Sachs ’ move to bid on the General Motors credit card or Square ’s decision to test small-dollar, short-term loans. Birnbaum noted that many FinTechs benefited from facilitating the U.S.

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BlackRock tokenizes money market fund on Ethereum | Apple in talks to let Google’s Gemini power iPhone AI features | US sues Apple over iPhone monopoly

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: BlackRock tokenizes money market fund on Ethereum Apple in talks to let Google’s Gemini power iPhone AI features US sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case Plus, 12 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve!

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Back to School

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Most fintech companies are fine, but they’ve stopped blowing off econ class for mimosa brunches. Especially in fintech, which had the roughest semester last spring. Fintech is still alive and well, Gonzobankers, and fintech deals are still happening. Banks Bought More Fintechs (Until Sum mer Break Started!).

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Can Apple Or Amazon Become Full Stack Banks?

Ron Shevelin

Becoming a full stack player in an industry can give a firm a strong competitive advantage. In banking, fintech startups aren't well-positioned to become full stack. Could Apple or Amazon pull it off?

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Citigroup Opted Not To Partner With Apple On Its Credit Card

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Citigroup was reportedly in advanced talks with Apple to partner on its new credit card but decided not to move forward, according to CNBC. The report noted that JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Synchrony were also in the running to partner with Apple on the credit card. That’s up nearly 50 percent from five years ago.

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