Tagged: digital bank

September 14, 2025 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global fintech company with a series of strategic moves announced recently. Founded in 2015, the company has grown steadily over the years, now reportedly serving millions of customers across a wide range of… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Starling is setting its sights on a £4 billion valuation as it prepares for a secondary share sale. The London-headquartered fintech, known for its innovative approach to banking and ambitious growth plans, is launching this process to allow existing investors, including players… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is making significant strides in its global expansion strategy, with recent developments underscoring its focus on reshaping digital finance and online investing. From securing regulatory approvals in the Middle East to attracting new talent from the cryptocurrency sector and seeing early investors… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Klar has taken a step toward securing a banking license by acquiring Bineo, the digital banking arm of Grupo Financiero Banorte. This strategic acquisition positions Klar as a key player in the race to expand financial services in a country where traditional banking… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Snappi is now Greece’s first ECB licensed digital bank, according to a statement by the company. The App focused digital bank based in Ioannina now has its services available via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Snappi offers cards, both digital and physical, transfers,… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), one of the largest digital banks, announces that NuCel, its mobile phone service, will begin offering a new Gigabyte (GB) Reserve feature — a Nubank product designed to bring “peace of mind and benefits to its customers.” NuCel payments can also now… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) will launch a digital bank serving the German market in early 2026. This will be JPM’s second entry in the European market to offer a retail digital bank solution. While digital banks are readily available in Germany, JPM has a significant share… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is laying the groundwork for a significant secondary share sale, enabling its employees to cash in on their equity at a staggering $75 billion valuation. This move marks another milestone in the company’s journey to solidify its position as one of Europe’s… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Zopa Group, a digital bank, has acquired payments platform Rvvup in a move that is expected to 3X its  embedded finance business in two years. The acquisition is predicted to boost its point of sale credit services supporting all payment options. The acquisition is Zopa’s… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 7:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is actively considering strategies to accelerate its growth in the United States, a market critical to its global expansion plans. According to sources familiar with the matter and cited by Bloomberg, the company is exploring the possibility of acquiring a US-based lender… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Financial services, including Fintechs, are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) at a rapid pace. Consumers and businesses are already benefitting from the new technology, which can automate more services while improving products. For banks, it is not just about saving money; it is about maintaining… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital bank bunq has been slapped with a €2.6 million penalty by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) for substantial shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures. The fine, announced recently, underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny faced by challenger banks as… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Old Glory Bank, a conservative affiliated financial institution, is raising growth capital online under the Reg A+ exemption, which opens up the sale of securities to non-accredited investors. Old Glory Bank, based in Oklahoma but offering digital banking services nationwide, is described as “pro-American” and… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group and Incore Bank, a Swiss B2B transaction bank with a network of banks, financial intermediaries, fintechs and corporates, announce an extended partnership focused on scaling their B2B banking networks. Since 2019, Incore Bank has been one of Sygnum’s… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Ember, a UK based Fintech company. Ember’s tax and bookkeeping software will be “built into Starling Bank’s app and online bank, providing small business owners with an all-in-one solution to manage their finances, from bank transactions… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Valentin Stalf, co-founder of European digital bank N26, has exited the Chief Executive role at the banking firm following rumors of an executive shake-up. N26 was founded in 2013 and has grown into a digital bank operating across Europe, employing over 1500 individuals. Recently, N26… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to diversify its existing product offerings, UK’s digital bank Monzo is preparing to enter the telecommunications sector by launching its own mobile phone service. This expansion, reported by the Financial Times, positions Monzo alongside other fintechs like Revolut and Klarna, who are… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for Germany’s digital bank N26, investors are reportedly seeking to remove the company’s founders from their roles as co-chief executives, following renewed criticism from the country’s financial regulator, BaFin. The move comes as the fintech faces mounting pressure to address shortcomings… Read More