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In our world of fintech, one event reigns supreme: Money20/20.  Sure, plenty of incredible fintech events happen throughout the year, but this annual gathering has earned a reputation as the must-attend show for anyone remotely connected to the fintech universe. And for good reason. Yes, the event is massive. With over 3,000 companies, 13,000 attendees…

Claudia Goldin made history this Monday when she was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her groundbreaking research into women’s progress in the workforce. As the third woman to ever receive this prestigious award, Goldin is also the first to receive it solo, and the world is richer for it.  Her groundbreaking…

On Thursdays, I share news stories and trending pieces I’m keeping tabs on. Consider it your shortcut to shifting through the noise in the fintech news world. #1 Fewer Americans Report Feeling Financially Included  In other words, more Americans report feeling financially excluded. Research published Tuesday reveals that the United States has experienced a slip…

This year has brought its fair share of challenges for our fintech industry. Turmoil in the banking sector casts a massive shadow as interest rates rise higher than Snoop Dogg, and investors exercise more caution in deploying capital.  On top of that, crypto’s trial of the century starts today, with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of…

What’s Up In Fintech On Thursdays, I share news stories and trending pieces I’m keeping tabs on. Consider it your shortcut to shifting through the noise in the fintech news world. #1 Why US Latino Fintech Businesses Will Create the Next Big Unicorns  Fintech must recognize the growing importance of US Latinos in the industry.…