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PayPal’s Bank Play Is a Wake-Up Call for the Future of Finance
Yesterday, PayPal submitted formal applications to both the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish PayPal Bank , a Utah-chartered industrial loan company designed to expand access to financial services for U.S. small businesses. This is a landmark moment in the evolution of banking and capital access in America. Why This Matters — And Why Now PayPal’s move to establish a bank is a strategic pivot toward b
Casey Ariel Diké
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Track 5: HBCU Students for Fintech Leadership | The Miseducation of Financial Technology
A fintech education mixtape. Centering HBCU Students for Fintech Leadership It's time. At Alabama A&M University (AAMU) this fall , we launched a Fintech Foundations course for accounting and finance majors — but this is just the start. In Spring 2026, business and computer engineering students will step into an experiential learning opportunities program, prototyping real fintech solutions — with the support of Interledger Foundation . In other words: we’re not just teachin
Casey Ariel Diké
Dec 9, 20252 min read
Student Spotlight: AAMU Accounting Major & Blaze Fellow Builds Career Skills
At Blaze Group, we are always proud to amplify the brilliance of the students we serve — especially when their work is recognized by their own institutions. Alabama A&M University recently published a spotlight on Jay Mayes, Jr. , an accounting major, photographer, and participant in the Blaze Fellowship , highlighting how he is using his fellowship experience to build real-world skills and career readiness. The article celebrates Jay’s talent behind the camera and the profes
Casey Ariel Diké
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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