The Forgotten Economy of Makers The Creator Economy has captured widespread attention, with its $400 billion in revenue driven by freelancers, influencers, and digital entrepreneurs.
However, a crucial aspect has been overlooked: the financial infrastructure that supports these makers. Behind every successful creator is a banking system struggling to keep pace.
Traditional banks view these individuals as too great a risk due to their non traditional income streams and international transactions, which create compliance headaches reminiscent of the pre 2009 era when the underbanked faced similar struggles accessing financial services.