[Lead Bank Adds Loop Crypto to Core Member List to Expand Stablecoin Business] Lead Bank, backed by a16z, has added Loop Crypto to its core member list with the aim of expanding its stablecoin and payment business. Headquartered in Missouri, USA, Lead Bank has shifted its focus in recent years to fintech and cryptocurrency companies. In 2022, it was acquired by a team led by Jackie Reses. Earlier this year, Lead Bank raised $70 million in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $1.47 billion.