Roble Musse

Right to Be Banked campaign seeks Washington law guaranteeing bank accounts and regulatory sandboxes for licensed fintech startups

Fintech startups in the U.S. face barriers from outdated regulation and banks denying accounts—advantages are often given to VC-backed firms—creating a rigged market that excludes competitors, women, and entrepreneurs of color. The Right to Be Banked campaign proposes a Washington State law guaranteeing bank accounts for licensed individuals and businesses and offering regulatory sandbox access for startups deemed high-risk to enable monitored innovation.