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Hamilton AI Selects Column as Its Banking Infrastructure Partner
Hamilton AI selected Column as its banking infrastructure partner to power embedded banking integrations within its AI platform. The partnership pairs Hamilton AI's artificial intelligence capabilities with Column's bank-as-a-service infrastructure. This deal reflects growing demand for BaaS rails among AI-native companies.
Mercury Ends Evolve Bank Partnership, Shifts to Multi-Bank Strategy
Fintech Mercury ended its banking partnership with Evolve Bank & Trust in 2025, pivoting to a multi-bank strategy with partners including Choice Financial Group and Column. The move reflects growing fintech emphasis on resilience and reduced single-bank dependency. The shift underscores evolving risk management approaches in BaaS relationships.
Plaid Co-Founder Launches Column, a Nationally Chartered Bank for Fintech Developers
Column, a nationally chartered bank founded by Plaid co-founder William Hockey, emerged from stealth on April 21, 2022. The bank was created by acquiring and rebranding Northern California National Bank for $50 million. Column offers banking-as-a-platform infrastructure directly to fintech developers, bypassing traditional middleware and core processors. It provides FDIC-insured accounts, wire transfers, loan origination, and card programs via APIs.