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Apple's 'Buy Now Pay Later' Could Be Major Fintech Disruptor

Jason Hall and Lou Whiteman, The Motley Fool
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Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) recent foray into fintech is intriguing. In this video clip from "The Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 9, Fool.com contributors Jason Hall and Lou Whiteman discuss how the tech giant, with all of its resources, could be a gamechanger in the fintech industry. Jason Hall: I think this is just signaling that Apple is willing to give it a try.

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