** Shares of financial services firm Remitly Global RELY.O down 1.3% at $19.81 in early trading after Spruce Point reveals short position against co
** "Uncertain U.S. immigration policies and the potential deportations of millions of immigrants add notable short-term risks to its business that the Company has not yet addressed" - Spruce Point
** On longer-term, Remitly faces challenges from the growing adoption of cryptocurrency such as stablecoins to facilitate payments which is likely to put pressure on its transaction fees - Spruce Point
** Founded in 2011, Remitly is a Seattle-based firm that offers online remittance services
** Reuters could not independently verify the claims in the short seller's report
** Remitly did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment
** As of last close, stock is down 11% YTD
(Reporting by Jaiveer Singh Shekhawat in Bengaluru)
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