While the focus of the new bill that recently passed the Senate has been on banks, it could effect fintech is a big way; the bill releases restrictions on banks, especially smaller one’s, where they can better leverage technology and potentially hurt the market share of fintechs; banks were heavily restricted after the financial crisis when many of these regulations went into effect; if the bill were to be signed then fintechs would have to start ensuring they can be long term sustainable businesses. Source.
