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CA Denies Lending License For BNPL Firm Sezzle

PYMNTS

Sezzle and other BNPL firms, which give young shoppers easy credit to spend online, have recently grown in use , but their business model has drawn increased scrutiny from regulators, concerned over whether this financial arrangement is essentially a traditional bank loan. “Whereas, Sezzle is only in the U.S., ”

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PPP, SBA Disbursements Seek Faster Routes

PYMNTS

Online casinos worldwide already make digital disbursements by relying on third parties that have been processing payments for decades,” according to the May Tracker. Online betting services in the region are now even exploring depositing such sums directly into digital wallet applications on users’ mobile devices.”.

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Grocery Roundup: 2020 Finishes Strong, Price Chopper Doubles Down On Digital

PYMNTS

We're proud of the product mix and shopping experience we provide in our stores and online. More Prop 22 Problems Arise in CA . We're excited to announce the partnership and the comprehensive capabilities of the platform to help us execute our strategic vision with speed.".

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The Top 20 Venture Capitalists

CB Insights

Operating Location: San Francisco, CA. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA. Operating Location: Menlo Park, CA. Brian Singerman started his career as a Software Engineer for 3D online virtual-world company, There Inc. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA. Operating Location: Menlo Park, CA.

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The Battle Begins: Banks Take On Online Lending Rivals

American Banker

Are big banks too lumbering to be real competitors to online lending startups? We're about to find out. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Quicken have all entered the digital lending business, putting early entrants on the defensive.

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Another Blow to Online Payday Lenders, This One from Calif. Court

American Banker

The state's highest court ruled that lenders affiliated with Native American tribes are not entitled to sovereign immunity and must comply with state interest rate caps. It marks the latest triumph for consumer groups and state governments that have sought to rein in high-cost consumer lenders.

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First Look: The 56 Fintech Companies in YC’s Latest Batch (W21)

Fintech Labs Insights

By region: USA: 20 startups. Oakland, CA. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco, CA, USA. San Francisco, CA, USA. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco, CA, USA. Bay Area, CA. San Francisco, CA. San Francisco, CA. Asia: 16 startups.