Why Regulators Are Watching Gamified Finance More Closely
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Finance apps are starting to feel more like mobile games.
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Push notifications really can change how people trade.
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Interesting how small rewards can influence financial decisions.
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Variable rewards and finance is a questionable combination.
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The line between investing and entertainment keeps getting thinner.
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People underestimate how powerful these little incentives are.
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Trading shouldn’t feel like opening a loot box

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More engagement doesn’t always mean better financial decisions.
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The psychology behind fintech is becoming as important as the technology.
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Gamifying finance may boost engagement, but it can also push people into taking risks they normally wouldn’t.
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Opening 24/7 futures and options trading so institutional algorithms can liquidate your leveraged long positions on a Sunday morning.
