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This Sequoia Capital-Backed Neobank Raised $750M To Scale Operations

CB Insights

The round drew participation from Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, General Atlantic, SoftBank Group, and Dragoneer Investment Group. California-based Chime collaborates with regional banks to create member-centric financial products, coining itself as a financial technology firm rather than a bank.

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California Legislature Passes AB-1864 Setting the Stage for the “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation” and the California Consumer Financial Protection Law

CFPB Monitor

We previously wrote about California Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Budget and an accompanying trailer bill that would rename the Department of Business Oversight (“DBO”) and significantly increase its ability to oversee financial services providers in the state. California Consumer Financial Protection Law. Register here.

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FinTech Revolut’s Losses Triple As Customer Base Grows

PYMNTS

Revolut , one of the biggest players in the crowded financial technology (FinTech) sector, has yet to make a profit. Other investors included Menlo Park, California-based TCV and Index Ventures , the global venture capital firm with dual headquarters in San Francisco and London, along with half a dozen others.

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VCs And SPACs Raise $1B+ To Invest In Cloud, AI And More Despite Pandemic

PYMNTS

Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

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3 Reasons Why Fintech is Thriving in Atlanta

William Mills

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. and stands as a great resource for startups, promoting faster connections between talent, ideas, and capital. So how did we get here in such a short amount of time? The whole ecosystem is local. Mack Robinson College of Business.

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Online lending summit speakers discuss SPNB charters, CFPB trial disclosure policy, alternative data

CFPB Monitor

earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. Questions directed at Ms.

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FT Partners New Research Report on Digital Wealth Management Features a Dozen Finovate Alums

Fintech Labs Insights

The new research report on digital wealth management from Financial Technology Partners is a timely reminder of just how deep the firm’s dedication to and insight into the fintech world goes. 205 million in capital raised. 250,000 in capital raised. million in capital raised. million in capital raised.