WHY FINTECHS ARE LAUNCHING THEIR OWN BLOCKCHAINS

Summary from the TLDR Crypto newsletter

Fintechs like Robinhood, Coinbase, Kraken, and possibly Stripe are exploring their own blockchains to unlock platform-level control, improve UX, and capture ecosystem value. By owning the chain, they can natively integrate third-party apps, monetize gas and MEV, and expand asset access without backend complexity. With modular infra from tools like Gelato and Conduit, launching a chain now requires less engineering, giving fintechs strategic leverage across revenue, distribution, and regulation.