This week's list of top stories in fintech:

Coinbase is launching its own NFT platform to take on OpenSea

• NFT platform will launch by the end of year
• Will make “​​minting, purchasing, showcasing, and discovering NFTs easier than ever.”
• Will support ETH blockchain, no layer-2 integrations
• Becoming competitive marketplace

NerdWallet IPO Filing Shows 21M Unique Visitors Per Month

• Dropped S-1 last Friday
• 2020 revenues of $245m
• Seeking valuation of $5b
• Showing strong revenue growth in 2021

Crypto Lender Celsius Network Raises $400M in Bid to Reassure Regulators

• The investment gives the company a $3 billion valuation.
• Last year they raised $30m at $120m
• This is about credibility.
• Regulatory trouble with KY, AL, NJ and TX

Tala grabs $145M to offer more financial services in emerging markets

• Series E funding led by Upstart
• Valuation north of $400m
• Have served 6 million people with microcredit
• Wants to become a full financial account
• Plans to develop the first mass market crypto product for emerging markets

Crypto could cause 2008-level meltdown, Bank of England official warns

• Deputy governor of Bo

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