New Customers' Habit - Issue #517

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## What's Happening in FinTech

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Let's have a look at the crypto space – There's a sort of renaissance in the crypto space, fueled in part by the Trump administration, which is pursuing an aggressive strategy to make the U.S. the largest crypto holder. While institutional investors increase their crypto exposure, banks and fintech companies rush to issue stablecoins, and Binance secured a record investment.
A look at AI – Chinese companies are releasing new models that challenge U.S. big tech. Manus brings a new level of automation, and observers draw similarities with DeepSeek, but the most important part is that top industry players are adopting them.
And fintech companies? – We're seeing a new wave of investments and partnerships—from the $5 billion loan for SoFi to the long-awaited Klarna U.S. IPO.

The Focus

This issue will focus on what seems to be a renewed source of consensus—and concerns.

For years, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has seen discontinuity among users, but it now appears to be experiencing a boom—especially among younger generations.

Fintech companies have fueled this innovation—after all, they were the only entities truly capable of spreading this model. This is completely fine, as businesses need to follow customers' preferences. Advocates argue that it empowers people. But when a financial trend becomes so popular, the number of regulators scrutinizing it also increases. Concerns revolve around one question: Are customers responsible enough?

In reality, they might not be fully considering the risks—especially the hidden ones, which pose a risk to entire economies.

Read the full story: The BNPL Phenomenon: Convenience or Crisis in the Making? - FTW Sunday Editorial

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