Tagged: digital banking

May 15, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released new analysis revealing how digital banking product development and tech advancements could deliver a £100 billion economic boost to UK households over the next decade. The research, published on 11 May 2026, estimates this equates to roughly £3,500 in added… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum Bank has recently provided the technological backbone for Fidelity International’s inaugural tokenized product. Launched recently this month, the offering delivers institutional and professional investors round-the-clock access to regulated, yield-generating U.S. dollar liquidity with built-in collateral capabilities. This development arrives amid rapid growth in treasury-oriented… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank’s (NYSE: NU) senior executives explained how the company’s artificial intelligence underwriting framework is driving sustainable expansion in credit services. The update from Nubank’s  professional team emphasized that core risk protocols stay firmly in place, with delinquency levels holding steady even as more customers gain… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:34 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the JD Power Financial Services Churn Data and Analytics report, fintech brands are making meaningful inroads in building market share across the full spectrum of financial services. The report tracks new customer acquisition and attrition rates across financial services and sheds light on… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 9:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, has released The Rise of Yield-Bearing Currency: How Crypto Neobanks Are Challenging the Traditional Banking Model. It argues that as stablecoins evolve from “payment instruments” to “yield-bearing dollar accounts,” a new financial form—termed the “Crypto Neobank”—is reshaping… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime (NASDAQ: CHYM), a consumer-focused fintech offering digital banking services, has released its latest letter to company shareholders detailing operational performance in its inaugural year as a publicly traded company. The update centers on measured expansion, with the firm emphasizing deepening core account relationships over peripheral… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has announced plans to establish its permanent physical store in Barcelona. This initiative represents a strategic pivot for the fintech company, traditionally known for its app-only approach, as it seeks to blend online innovation with real-world customer engagement. By choosing the Catalan… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 2:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch digital banking provider bunq has announced a key milestone in its cryptocurrency services, exceeding (a very modest) €100 million in total trading volume within one year of launch. The achievement, revealed on the anniversary of bunq Crypto’s debut in April 2025, highlights the moderate… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plata, a technology-focused digital bank serving Latin America, has completed a $405 million Series C funding round. This investment values the company at $5 billion, establishing it as the most valuable privately held digital bank in Latin America. The round was spearheaded by Bicycle Capital… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO) has introduced a new tool aimed at transforming how banks and credit unions enhance their digital services. The company, known for delivering advanced technology that helps financial organizations modernize their operations, recently unveiled Q2 Code. This platform serves as a… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 7:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut Business has rolled out GlobalHire, which is being  described as an all-in-one solution designed to help UK companies tap into global talent pools and expand overseas with far less friction. The fintech’s licensed business banking arm, which now supports nearly 800,000 customers worldwide, unveiled… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has released fresh quarterly data highlighting robust expansion in its customers’ use of online banking tools and electronic payments through the first three months of 2026. The figures, made public on 15 April, underscore a clear shift toward convenient, technology-driven financial services… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has introduced a new AI assistant in order to assist clients with money management related tasks, allowing customers to get timely spending insights, check up on their portfolio investments, effectively manage subscriptions or plan out a trip via a single, all-in-one Fintech… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 5:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which claims to currently be serving more than 70 million customers across the globe- with over 7 million residing in France – announced it has entered a 10-year lease for its Western Europe head offices at the crossroads of the Bourse district,… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spain’s CaixaBank has secured official authorization to provide cryptocurrency services across the European Union. As a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the bloc’s MiCA framework, the bank is preparing to introduce custody, order execution, and transfer capabilities for digital assets in the months ahead. This regulated… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered’s (LON: STAN) Transaction Banking division has released a report called “Bankable Insights” for 2026, painting a picture of the sector’s next turning point. The bank argues that the convergence of artificial intelligence and digital assets is set to reshape how companies run their… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based digital banking provider Monzo Bank Ltd. has announced the complete closure of its American operations, marking a significant strategic retreat from the world’s largest financial market after several years of underwhelming results. The fintech company, long known for its sleek app-based banking services and… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has unveiled plans to station roughly 40 percent of its entire international workforce in India by the end of 2026. The move forms part of a major scaling of its global capability centre (GCC) in the country, signaling a deeper integration of… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech Revolut has unveiled standout 2025 financial results, securing its fifth consecutive year of profitability while scaling rapidly into a full-fledged global bank. The company posted a record pre-tax profit of $2.3 billion, marking a 57 percent rise from 2024, alongside an improved profit-before-tax… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new survey from digital bank bunq has revealed a striking shift in how Irish consumers approach financial conversations. More than one in three respondents feel they can speak more openly about their finances with artificial intelligence than with friends, family, or colleagues. This finding… Read More