In this episode, Alex and I discussed:

* Alex’s trip to BaaS Island: the founder/CEO of Increase seeking approval to acquire a controlling stake in a bank & the Hatch Bank’s consent order with the California DFPI

* Ryan Breslow’s return to one-click checkout / “super app” Bolt

* Crypto firms seeking bank charters

* And, as always, what Alex and Jason just can’t let go of

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