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Jason Mikula
Jan 11, 2026
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Hey all, Jason here.

Welcome to the first edition of Fintech Business Weekly in 2026. Grab a coffee, because it’s a long one.

I’m not going to lie, reporting out this story at this time — Silicon Valley VCs, stablecoins, rampant and obvious financial crime, and Venezuela — the last week has been a bit of a wild ride. I want to extend my thanks to everyon…

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