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

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