Daily Market Updates: Klarna seeks a U.S. bank charter to expand beyond buy now, pay later

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Klarna seeks a U.S. bank charter to expand beyond buy now, pay later

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CNBC Finance reports that Klarna is pursuing a U.S. bank charter as it pushes beyond its buy now, pay later model.

The outlet says Klarna is joining a broader wave of fintech and crypto firms looking to enter the traditional banking system.

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CNBC FinanceKlarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later

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