Top Fintech News Stories for October 7, 2020

Here are the most read news stories from our daily newsletter today:

• Banks, financial services firms boost usage of open banking to expand digital offerings – FinLedger
• Out now! AltFi’s Alternative Lending State of the Market Report 2020 – AltFi
• Why I’m fed up with blockchain – The Finanser
• E-commerce boom fuels Citizens Bank’s point-of-sale lending activity – Banking Dive
• B2B fintech Tipalti Secures $150 Million Through Series E; Brings Valuation to More Than $2 Billion – Crowdfund Insider
• Klarna Announces Five-Year Partnership With Macy’s – Crowdfund Insider
• OCC Determined to Redefine Banking Charters – The Financial Brand
• 5 ransomware trends that should alarm banks – American Banker
• How lenders aim to profit from climate change – American Banker
• Pret A Manger’s coffee subscription provider just raised $55m – AltFi