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Reach for your wallet when the regulated call on regulators for protection from competition #rentseeking bloomberg.com/amp/news/artic…
This part of SF could really use some kind of connection to public transportation that doesn’t involve a bus—e.g, a funitel that connects to Glen Park BART.
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We just raised $40M to solve America’s affordability crisis.
Groceries are the #1 financial stressor in America. Food prices are up 30% since the pandemic. For the 100 million Americans earning under $50K, the money runs out before the month does.
To fix it, Forage is building a network for affordability:
1. For families, we’re building a suite of products to expand financial access
2. For partners, we’re building a revenue growth engine by helping them win on affordability
Today, our technology is used in over 100,000 stores across all 50 states. Our payments volume is up 13x YoY. When grocers switch to Forage, they see a 15% lift in EBT revenue.
We also launched the Forage app, a free tool that helps cost-conscious families check their EBT balances, save on groceries, and earn rewards on every purchases.
US grocery is a $1.5T market. We're just getting started.
Onwards! 🚀
Perhaps someone should observe to the court that Title X of Dodd Frank, of which Section 1033 is a part, defines “consumer” to mean not just an individual but also “an agent, trustee, or representative acting on behalf of an individual.”
The @USTreasury observed during the prior @realDonaldTrump administration that this language “is best interpreted to cover circumstances in which consumers affirmatively authorize … third parties … to access their … data from financial services companies.”
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Over 10,000 stores on Uber now accept EBT, delivering food to communities in need - including @Albertsons, @Safeway, @meijer, and @Walgreens .
Thank you @dkhos & @Uber for your partnership!
Been thinking about the parallels between peak #fintech and the coming product led wave that will transform the legal services industry.
Cait and I took a long walk with @lisagradow, and it was the nudge I needed.
The Future of Legal is Product—The Future of Legal Services Is Product medium.com/@tpbrown5/the-fut…
Would love to see the next administration sought to streamline our financial services regulatory framework rather than heap more complexity on top of the existing crazy quilt. Thanks @Orrick for providing a platform to explore. orrick.com/en/Podcasts/RegFi…
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In this month's newsletter, Duncan King sat down with @EladFouks (co-founder and CEO of Alterya). They discuss Alterya’s pivot to TradFi, what is most exciting about being a founder, and how the war has affected this Tel Aviv-based startup. We also highlight Claire Feeley, our Summer Associate!
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Farhan Zaidi put on a masterclass at the trade deadline—dumped salary, netted a prospect for a journeyman pitcher (who hasn’t pitched an inning this calendar year), and improved the @SFGiants playoff odds. #letfarhanbfarhan
The @cfpb will face plenty of challenges in the future, particularly after @USSupremeCourt deems Chevron to be a dead letter. The argument in the @WSJ isn’t one of them.
That’s largely consistent with the roadmap provided by the decision in SEC v. Coinbase, though you’re neglecting meme coins, which also aren’t securities under Howey (because parodies not investments).
Pro tip: if you’re going to be in Austin for that thing, follow the instructions below and connect with @HesterPeirce
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(1/4) Anyone else getting Monty Python vibes from the SEC’s effort to regulate crypto via enforcement.
(3/4) The case also provides an opportunity to explore the downsides for agencies and society as a whole of regulating through enforcement rather than through actual regulation or, even better, legislation.