FinTech Friday Ep 10: $WMT: #Crypto on Aisle 5, #VC Boom, #BNSL, Check Under the $HOOD, #DAO

Jan 22, 2022

1. Crypto on Aisle 5 
   1. Walmart is getting into the Crypto game
   2. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/16/walmart-is-quietly-preparing-to-enter-the-metaverse.html

 

2. VC Boom 

1. 21% of VC dollars in 2021 were invested in Fintech 
2. What are some trends for 2022?

 

3. Borrow Now, Save for Later 

1. https://www.protocol.com/fintech/lendtable-401k-fintech-cash

 

4. What’s under the $HOOD 

1. Robinhood check in 
2. Undervalued or acquisition target? 
3. Cryptowallet launch 
4. Stock plunge https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/HOOD/

 

5. Acronym of the week: DAO 

1. Decentralized Autonomous Organization 

 

6. What’s coming up? 

1. The Great Resignation 
   1. Fintech tools to help Gig workers 
   2. Automation to combat lack of talent