Fintech & Crypto Short Takes: $135MM Aspiration and $150MM Brex, Facebook/Shopify battle for SMBs, DTCC and Bank of France on blockchain

Hi Fintech Architects --

Welcome back to the subscribers-only letter! Here are the top updates hitting our radar:

1. Aspiration, the LA-based fintech focused on conscious consumerism, raises $135 million (link here)

2. Brex raises $150 million (link here)

3. Plaid API Platform Gives Banks Access To Data Tools, 2,600 Apps (link here)

4. Mortgage Bankers Association: 4.1 …