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The hidden world behind your new "banking" app

Aug 16, 2024 · 21m
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  • Fintech apps that look like banks aren't actually banks and lack traditional regulatory oversight, exposing depositors to significant risks
  • When a tech company filed for bankruptcy, thousands of users lost access to millions of dollars in savings, highlighting the dangers of unregulated financial services
  • The episode explores how fintech companies skirt banking regulations and what this reveals about gaps in financial regulation and consumer protection

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