# Пов'язані статті щодо Embedded Finance

YouTube Will Become the Next Neobank

The article argues that YouTube is poised to become the next major neobank, not by becoming a licensed bank, but by embedding financial services directly into its platform. Successful neobanks like SoFi, Monzo, and Nubank historically found success by targeting specific weaknesses in traditional banking, such as high fees or poor credit scoring. However, the author contends that with the commoditization of banking infrastructure through stablecoins, the key differentiator is no longer just the product but the platform itself. Platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Uber, and TikTok possess a deep, data-rich relationship with their users. They have real-time insights into creators' cash flow, growth trajectories, and earnings, enabling them to underwrite credit and offer financial products in ways traditional banks cannot. By bundling banking services like accounts, cards, and loans directly where income is generated, these companies can capture value that currently leaves their ecosystem via traditional payment rails. The piece concludes that the future of neobanking lies not in standalone apps, but as a feature integrated into the platforms that are the source of users' income.

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