Fintech

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Should We Compare Bitcoin to Gold? Lessons From the Last Financial Crisis

March 25, 2025 • 6 min read

Wharton’s Rahul Kapoor and Lehigh University’s Natalya Vinokurova explain the risks associated with a common argument for investing in Bitcoin: comparing it to gold.

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February 27, 2024 • 5 min read

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How Fintech Lending Helps SMEs Access Bank Funding

October 24, 2023 • 6 min read

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April 18, 2023 • 13 min listen