# Fintech Recap: Everyone Wants To Be A Bank

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Podcast: [Fintech Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-business-podcast-6417761)
Published: 2026-06-03T15:07:44+00:00
Episode link: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/p/fintech-recap-everyone-wants-to-be
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## Resource

In this episode, Alex and I had the chance to discuss: * Why seemingly every bank, crypto, and stablecoin company wants to become a bank (and what it could mean for their valuations) * A return to BaaS Island: CFSB’s consent order, and how it compares to those of other fintech partner banks * President Trump’s fintech- and banking-related executive orders * And, as always, what Alex and I just can’t let go of Get full access to Fintech Business Weekly at fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/subscribe

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