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A pullback by the buyers of Upstart's consumer loans led to a "challenging year," CEO Dave Girouard told analysts. But he added that the company is in "late-stage discussions" with partners that are looking to make longer-term commitments.
February 15
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Noah Lang is a champion of health care access & coverage for underserved, low-income Americans who are often left out of the traditional employer benefits safety net. He is the co-founder and CEO of Stride Health, which has helped over 3 million gig workers and self-employed Americans access coverage. Stride is building an individualized portable benefits system in concert with brands including Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, Mastercard, Allstate, Oscar and Intuit. Noah collaborated with the US Department of Health & Human Services to help establish a unique public-private sector partnership to expand access to Affordable Care Act health coverage and premium tax credits called "Enhanced Direct Enrollment," which is now used by millions of ACA enrollees. Noah was a President's Scholar at Stanford University where he graduated with a degree in Product Design and was captain of the Stanford Triathlon Team. Noah is a proud father of 2 girls, an avid runner and endurance sports junkie.
February 15
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The markets are looking for a Fed pivot, but central bankers continue to say more hikes are coming and rates will stay higher longer. OANDA's Ed Moya joins us after the meeting to give a comprehensive look at what the Fed signals for the future.
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A community bank in Missouri plans to offer fractional stock rewards later this year, while a small bank in Utah is winding down a similar program.
February 15
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed an expansion of its "qualified custodian" requirements to cover a range of assets, including virtual currencies. The planned changes to those long-standing rules might hit the crypto industry particularly hard.
February 15
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More blockchain projects are attempting to sell hard assets including U.S. Treasuries, currencies and even private equity.
February 15
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. told a group of cryptocurrency platforms to stop making false claims that their crypto assets are insured.
February 15
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United Arab Emirates plans to launch a central bank digital currency this year; Adyen adds travel payment cards; and more.
February 15
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., specifically called out acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu, saying that he "needs to learn how to say no to anticompetitive bank mergers."
February 15
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Travel disruptions make it crucial for hospitality providers to handle bookings, cancellations and postponements — and the underlying payments and refunds — with ease. Software vendors are tailoring their products to address the needs of this and other niches.
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