880. News: Stripe is worth $70 Billion, Monzo launches kids’ accounts, and Meet OCN: The fintech for gig workers

Join hosts Laura Watkins, Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.

Topics covered include: Stripe is now worth $70 billion, gig worker fintech OCN raises $86 million Series A, BNP Paribas partners with Ant International, 13Books Capital raises a £121 million fintech fund, and Monzo is launching a bank account for kids.

This week's guests:

1. Miguel Armaza - Co-Founder and General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures & Fintech Leaders Podcast Host 
2. Mairon Sandoval - CEO and Founder of OCN 
3. Anita Ramaswamy - Financial Analysis Columnist at The Information

Stories covered on the show:

Major Stripe investor Sequoia confirms $70 billion valuation, offers its investors a payday

Fintech for gig workers OCN raises $86 million

BNP Paribas partners Ant International to enhance cross-border payment solutions in Europe

13books Capital raises £121 million fintech fund

Monzo to launch bank account for children

Use of TikTok and Reddit for financial advice soars among Gen Z and Millennial investors

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