Short Takes: Fintech SPACs and VC funds, TikTok still dancing, $3B China Construction Bank blockchain bonds, DeFi trading & risk mgmt, CoverHound acquired, Niantic 3D maps the world

Hi Fintech Architects --

Welcome back to the subscribers-only letter! You are the best.

Here are the top updates hitting our radar:

1. This fintech-focused VC firm just closed a $75 million debut fund (link here) and Mark Casady's upside for making his SPAC click is head-spinning because the IPOs will keep flying out the door (link here)

2. US government says it …