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The Great Fintech Heist: Stripe Gobbles Up Another Startup to Crush Competition
In the latest move to consolidate its power, behemoth fintech Stripe has quietly acquired Lemon Squeezy, a merchant of record that did the dirty work for digital products companies. This acquisition is part of Stripe’s insidious plan to rid the industry of any competition and reap the benefits of a monopoly.
Clio’s Double-Edged Sword: Fintech Integration Brings Profits, But at What Cost?
While Clio’s recent $900 million funding round may seem like a victory, it’s clear that the legal tech company’s fintech pivot has come at a cost. By embracing embedded fintech, Clio is quietly sacrificing its independence and integrity to the god of profit. Will its customers truly benefit from this new direction?
MNT-Halan: The Egyptian Fintech Unicorn Using Its Power to Conquer Europe
MNT-Halan, an Egyptian fintech startup, has set its sights on European domination after raising $157.5 million to gobble up Tam Finans, a Turkish fintech company. But does this consolidation of power come at a cost to the very people MNT-Halan claims to serve? The answer is clear: fintech is a game of power politics, and the little guy always gets crushed.
Revolut Finally Gets Its License, But Is It Too Late?
After years of struggling to secure its U.K. banking license, Revolut has finally achieved its goal. But in a twist of irony, the fintech company’s very existence is dependent on the same corrupt system it claims to disrupt. Has Revolut sold out to the establishment? The answer is a resounding yes.
Global Fintech Funding Slows Down, But Nobody’s Talking About the Real Issues
The latest data shows a slowdown in global fintech funding, but will anyone take notice? The real question is: what’s causing this slowdown? Could it be the same old issues, like regulatory hurdles and competition from Silicon Valley giants? The answer, of course, is yes, but nobody wants to talk about the elephant in the room.
Join the Fintech Revolution and Get Ready for the Apocalypse
The fintech revolution is coming, but are you ready? As the industry careens towards a cliff of corporate consolidation and regulatory capture, the last remnants of financial freedom and control are slipping away. So, do you want to join the party, or do you want to stand on the outside, watching as the fintech elites dance to the tune of their bank accounts? The choice is yours… for now.
