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EPISODE · May 31, 2025 · 12 MIN

Has Fintech just made poverty more expensive?

from StayWired Weekly Recap · host WeWire

Is fintech truly solving poverty—or just repackaging it?This edition of StayWired explores the uncomfortable reality behind digital financial inclusion. While millions have gained access to mobile wallets and instant credit, the hidden cost is rising: from opaque loan terms to regulatory gaps and gendered disadvantages.

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