Fintech Recap: Shorting Tender, Crypto Market Structure & More

Fintech Recap: Shorting Tender, Crypto Market Structure & More

February 4, 2026 · 1h 14m

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In this episode, Jason and Alex discuss major stories in fintech, including market structure legislation and recent acquisitions.

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hey all, Jason here. Alex Johnson , creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, and I are happy to bring you the latest episode of our monthly podcast, Fintech Recap , where we unpack some of the biggest stories in fintech, banking, and crypto. In this episode, Alex and I had the chance to discuss: * The HBO drama “Industry” tackles banking and fintech and it gets dark (SPOILER WARNING) * Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rug pulls crypto market structure legislation * Are proposals for a 10% credit card cap and the re-emergence of the Credit Card Competition Act mere bargaining chips? * Affirm applies for an ILC charter * Capital One to acquire expense management and corp card startup Brex * 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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Host: Jason Mikula

Guest: Alex Johnson

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Organizations: Coinbase, Capital One, Brex, Credit Card Competition Act, Affirm

Books & works: Industry

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