Analysis

February 23, 2021

Fintech gets green: The startups mixing money and climate activism

A new wave of climate-focused fintechs are hoping to lure consumers...and make green (dollar) bills


The fashion in fintech was once metal bank cards; now, it’s more about wooden, biodegradable cards.

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