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UPST Earnings; “True Lender”; Better SPAC Merger
by Tito Donis | May 17, 2021
Greetings, This week we look at the return of the “True Lender” question, big banks becoming fintech-y for new credit card customers, and Upstart earnings highlights. New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each Sunday. Unemployment Falls and Good...
“Super Apps” are Coming; SQ & PYPL Highlights; BNPL Race is On
by Tito Donis | May 10, 2021
Greetings, What an exciting week. Apps are gaining superpowers. Cryptos are powering to all-time highs. And the lines where fintech begins and ends is blurring. This week, we look at key highlights from PayPal and Square’s Q1 Earnings and Klarna’s role in the BNPL...
Visa Crypto Coming; Barclays Offers BNPL; LendIt Highlights
by Tito Donis | May 4, 2021
Greetings,This week, we look at our LendIt FinTech Conference highlights, Visa’s push into crypto payments, and Barclays’s entry to the BNPL party.New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each Sunday.GDP Growth is Scorching HotUnemployment claims dropped by...
GS vs. JPM Grudge Match; Apple Card Family, Affirm Acquisition
by Tito Donis | May 4, 2021
Greetings,This week, we dive deeper into Goldman vs. JP Morgan Q1 earnings, the new Apple Card Family, and Affirm’s latest acquisition.New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each Sunday.Unemployment Drops to Pandemic Low; Biden Proposes $4 Tn+ in...
Coinbase Earnings, Digital Payments → Digital Currencies
by Tito Donis | Apr 12, 2021
Greetings,This week, we look at Coinbase’s Q1 earnings, new digital payment methods from Facebook Pay and Dwolla, and China’s new digital yuan.New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each Sunday.Uneven Labor Market Recovery; K-Shaped Inflation Unemployment...
SoFi Launches IPO Investing; Visa vs PayPal in Crypto; Stripe vs Brex in Spend Management
by Tito Donis | Apr 5, 2021
Greetings,Wishing our readers a happy Easter!This week, we look at SoFi’s launch of IPO investing, Visa vs PayPal in crypto, Stripe vs Brex in spend management, and the acceleration of digital banking due to Covid.New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each...
“True Lender” Rule Reversal; Plaid’s Valuation Skyrockets to $15 Bn
by Tito Donis | Mar 29, 2021
Greetings,Wishing our readers a happy Passover!This week, we look at the possible reversal of OCC’s “true lender” rule, Plaid’s $15 Bn valuation, and Robinhood’s confidential S-1 filing.New here? Subscribe now to get our newsletter each Sunday.Unemployment at its...
Fintech Valuations Jump in Public and Private Markets; Earnings (UPST)
by Tito Donis | Mar 22, 2021
Greetings,This week, we dig into Upstart’s earnings highlights, Stripe’s blockbuster valuation at $95 Bn, and the continued increase in deposits at US banks.Let's get to it.If GDP Outlook is so Strong, Why isn’t the Fed Raising Rates?Last week, jobless claims climbed...
American Fintech Council to Promote Fintechs; Earnings (LC, GSKY)
by Tito Donis | Mar 15, 2021
Greetings,This week, we focus on the formation of the American Fintech Council, SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific Bank, and highlights from LendingClub and Greensky’s earnings.Let’s get to it.Stimulus Checks to Add to Record U.S. Households’ Net WorthUnemployment...
Is FinTech Getting Overcrowded? Square, Klarna, and Walmart Ramp Up Banking Capabilities
by Tito Donis | Mar 7, 2021
Greetings,This week, we look at US GDP’s strong recovery, TransUnion’s LendIt webinar takeaways, and the continued focus on banking services by Square, Klarna, and Walmart.Let’s get to it.US GDP Growth at 10%?The US economy has roared back to life, with the Fed...