More Bank/Fintech Fireworks

More Bank/Fintech Fireworks

We had another bombshell this week: Lending Club acquired Boston-based Radius Bank for $185 million.

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Varo Crosses the Bank/Fintech Moat

Varo Crosses the Bank/Fintech Moat

Fintech firm Varo Money became a pioneer of sorts this week, boldly going where no fintech has gone before.

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Fintech Banks Look to State Charters

Fintech Banks Look to State Charters

State charters — while not as appealing as a national charter — are proving to be an attractive alternative for some fintech banks until the national charter process is ironed out.

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What’s the Future of the OCC Fintech Charter?

What’s the Future of the OCC Fintech Charter?

When the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said last year that it would seek to offer a special-purpose charter so fintechs could get banking licenses more quickly, it caused a lot of hubbub in the industry.

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