The line between fintechs and banks continued to blur in 2025 as fintech companies acquired or applied for bank charters in various forms this year. From acquiring banks with existing charters to applying for de novo charters under the new administration, technology companies are increasingly inserting themselves into the market of traditional financial institutions in the U.S.Processing ContentHere are the most-read stories regarding fintechs and bank charters in 2025: Why fintechs are buying up banks Sm ...