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New York Venture Bank Seeks National Bank Charter

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New York Venture Bank, a new financial institution (FI) created by big names in the financial services industry, has applied for a national bank charter. FDIC), the news report noted the new bank will begin with $100 million in capital. According to a Wednesday (Nov. According to a Wednesday (Nov.

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Fintech’s Power Grab — in The New York Times

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The New York Times covered the subject — and the word — in depth yesterday, in a special section called “Fintech’s Power Grab.” Ok, it’s safe to say fintech has hit the big time. ” The lead item, by Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC fame, focuses on the fintech challenge to Read More.

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NY Dept Financial Services: Online Lenders Need Oversight

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New York’s Department of Financial Services is recommending that online lenders are subjected to the same scrutiny and regulations that traditional banks face. Cuomo on June 1, 2017, required DFS to study online lending in New York State and submit a report of its findings. Superintendent Maria T.

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Online Gambling Player Rush Street Wins Support of Blank Check Firm To Go Public

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Chalk up another major deal for blank check companies, one of Wall Street’s hottest new trends, with online gambling and sports betting company Rush Street Interactive ’s announcement that it will be going public. The new, publicly-traded Rush Street Interactive will have a value of nearly $1.8

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Socure pushes to automate verification of all U.S. online identities

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Shifting consumer behavior toward more online transacting and financial services — and rising online fraud — are among the drivers behind the rapid growth of automated identity verification technology provider Socure, which this week closed a $450 million series E funding round. million in 14 […].

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Small Business Digital Platform GoSite Lands $40 Million

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GoSite , a digital platform for small businesses, has landed $40 million in a Left Lane Capital-led Series B fundraising round. Cove Fund, Longley Capital, Ankona Capital, Stage 2 and Serra Ventures also took part in the round, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 1) announcement.

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Chinese eSports Provider VSPN Raises $60 Million To Expand Overseas

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Investors in the latest financing included Prospect Avenue Capital, Guiotai Junan International, and Nan Fung Group. Lighthouse Capital served as the exclusive financial adviser. That round was led by Tencent Holdings and joined by Tiantu Capital, Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and Kuaishou.

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