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'; Skip to main contentSkip to toolbar About WordPress News 22 updates available 00 Comments in moderation New Blog2Social Perfmatters Forum Dashboard WPForms Howdy, John K. White 0 Log Out Add New Post Save draft Preview Publish Global newsletter: Crypto going to heck in a handbasket We could have devoted this entire newsletter to the crypto crackdown, but that would have been needlessly punitive for all of us. Truth is, we do need to focus most of our attention on World War Web3 (I mean, close enough for alliteration's sake). If we're going to do so, why not feature arguably the best opinion writer in the space: Matt Levine? His take features this subhead: "Also Flo Rida at private equity parties," so you know it will be a fun ride. We've clearly shifted to the farce department as Gary Gensler doubles down on his dimwitted denouement (alliteration is my ear candy). Seeing as Binance US is about to freeze its assets off, it's a prime pun playground for pundits. OK, that's the last one. Featured Share this article USA The SEC Comes for Crypto By Matt Levine Also, Flo Rida at private equity parties. ? From Fintech Nexus Share this article USA Coinbase case: Is clarity from SEC close? By Isabelle Castro Margaroli The SEC's filing against Coinbase was expected but might be the beginning of the end to their years of crypto regulation avoidance. ? Share this article LatAm How LatAm fintechs are diversifying their businesses to tackle challenging times By Jorge C. Carrasco Fintechs are diversifying to survive, adding solutions to monetize their customer base and reduce dependence on riskier lines of business. ? Share this article Fintech Blueprint Long Take: Revolut's $100MM opportunity cost and faltering profitability without a UK banking license By Michiel Milanovic Consumer-led financial technology emerged in full in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. In the United States, personal financial management like Mint and investment platforms like Betterment came first. In Europe, customers were particularly dissatisfied with their banking experience, leading to the rise of neobanks. ? Also making news USA: Crypto crackdown: Coinbase and Binance lawsuits shake markets The S.E.C.’s actions indicate a push to require crypto businesses offering securities to follow the same rules as traditional stock and bond exchanges. USA: CFPB warns banks that poorly deployed chatbots could harm consumers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a warning to financial institutions about adopting technologies such as generative chatbots that may provide inaccurate information to consumers. USA: Lawmakers try again to curb Visa, Mastercard fees, with broader support Lawmakers plan to re-up proposed legislation that would give merchants the power to process many credit cards over different networks. USA: SEC's Coinbase complaint sets off battle for crypto's future A wide-ranging regulatory complaint goes well beyond what constitutes a security. USA: How Venmo fosters financial responsibility through Teen Account PayPal-owned mobile payment service Venmo is expanding its reach by rolling out new Venmo Teen Accounts that offer financial flexibility to 13 to 17-year-olds but keep parents in charge. Global: Thunes powers global money transfers with $60m in Series C funding Thunes, a global B2B payment infrastructure platform, has closed its Series C funding round of $60m. Founded in 2016, the company aims to tackle the global inefficiencies present in international money transfers. Global: HSBC says rebranded Silicon Valley Bank UK will maintain startup focus while targeting global growth Silicon Valley Bank UK will continue to serve startup businesses from "seed funding to IPO" after its takeover, the CEO of HSBC UK told CNBC. 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·Jun. 7, 2023

Global newsletter: Crypto going to heck in a handbasket

We could have devoted this entire newsletter to the crypto crackdown, but that would have been needlessly punitive for all of us.
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