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For many Americans, the best seat for the Fourth is outside — way outside. Chime data shows spending at national park entries peak every year right around Independence Day. 2026 is no exception. Three years of spending data, same story: National park entry purchases climb through spring, peak in late June and early July, then taper through fall. Through mid-June, 2026 national park visits are right on track with last year. For many Americans, a national park trip is the weekend plan. Some traditions don't need fireworks. Where are you headed this Fourth? 🏞️🏕️🎆

We're thrilled to join Open Standard as a launch partner for Open USD, alongside an incredible group of financial services and tech leaders. “Stablecoins are a breakthrough technology, and realizing their potential requires a common framework for moving value across the digital economy. Open USD helps create that foundation, and Chime is proud to join industry leaders in building the next generation of money movement.” - Chris Britt, CEO and Co-founder of Chime Read more about Open USD 👇

Trump Accounts are emerging as a new financial wellness benefit, and the data shows employees want them well before most employers have taken action to support. BenefitsPRO covered our latest research. The gap is striking: ➡️ 67% of employees at large companies want a $1,000 employer match ➡️ Only 4% of employers offer one today And the match is the unlock. Without it, ~40% of eligible employees say they'd enroll. With a $1,000 match, that jumps to ~75%, nearly double. For HR leaders competing on talent, it's a low-cost lever with real impact, and easier to offer than most teams assume. Read the piece: https://hubs.la/Q04mzRMr0

Student-athletes can earn real income before they ever go pro. Most have never been taught what to do with it. On the most recent stop in a series bringing financial tips to students across the country, Chime and Budget University hosted a financial wellness workshop with the Howard University football team covering budgeting, savings, credit building, investing, and long-term financial planning, with a specific focus on how to responsibly manage and maximize name, image, and likeness (NIL) earnings. Building financial progress starts with the right information at the right moment. 🏈💚

"The question that matters isn’t who builds the best model, but who has the foundation to actually use those capabilities. Not just responsibly, but at scale, with the trust of their members to act on their behalf. That takes years. We've already put those years in." Read the latest from Chime CTO Jeff Currier below.

Spotted in the The Wall Street Journal 🗞️ 👀: Chime Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Jennifer Kuperman! Jennifer was recognized as a member of the WSJ Board of Directors Council, a community of the world’s most influential decision makers and a part of the WSJ Leadership Institute. As an active board member at Post Holdings and BellRing Brands, Jennifer exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose. At Chime, her leadership is central to how we shape our future and tell our story.

This week, Chime's Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Vineet Mehra, was named to Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs List and as one of Business Insider’s most innovative CMOs of 2026! He sat down to share exactly how we're thinking about brand, AI, growth, and the evolving role of the CMO. Full Q&A in the comments.👇 Congratulations, Vineet!

It’s official— this year, the youngest millennials are turning 30. We’re celebrating this milestone with none other than Lindsay Lohan to talk about where this generation is actually at financially, and why Chime Prime™ was built for this moment. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

Our CEO Chris Britt joined other Pledge 1% founders, CEOs, and investors in a new video on the power of the equity pledge. At Chime, we've committed 1% of our equity to fund the Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF). Since its founding in 2023, CSF has helped 1,400 Americans access post-secondary education and the financial opportunities that come with it.

Ice cream elasticity 🍦 : Prices are melting wallets but not demand. June store visits are up vs. 2025 for the first time since March. Bloomberg News’ Stacey Vanek Smith and Deena Shanker report cones are costing more this summer – as much as $8 in some places – but Chime data show people keep enjoying their scoops.