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Libyan and Malaysian Banks Go Digital, One with Starlink’s Help

Libyan and Malaysian Banks Go Digital, One with Starlink’s Help

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! From Libya to Malaysia, legacy banks are embracing digital transformation. In Tripoli, Libyan Islamic Bank launched a digital-first platform with Backbase, becoming one of the first to link with Libya’s instant payment network. Further east in Malaysia, Agrobank began opening accounts in remote areas through

Superbank’s $1.3M Profit Adds IPO Momentum

Superbank’s $1.3M Profit Adds IPO Momentum

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Just over a year after launching its app, Superbank has reported a net profit of $1.3 million and built a user base approaching 4 million. 🤯 The Indonesian digital bank is gaining ground fast. In the first half of 2025 alone, it disbursed $525 million in

Klarna’s Neobank Ambitions Advance in the UK

Klarna’s Neobank Ambitions Advance in the UK

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Klarna keeps moving toward becoming a neobank. In the UK, the company just received an EMI license, clearing the way to roll out Klarna balance and Klarna cashback. Already live in the US and parts of Europe, Klarna Balance lets users store money in the app,

Revolut’s Full UK License? Not Just Yet...

Revolut’s Full UK License? Not Just Yet...

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut’s UK banking license was expected to go live by July 25, 12 months after its approval. That date came and went... The Financial Times reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves tried to bring Revolut and regulators together to speed things up. But Bank of England

Chetwood Hits £5B and Opens New Doors in Manchester

Chetwood Hits £5B and Opens New Doors in Manchester

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Chetwood Bank is on a roll, surpassing the £5 billion balance sheet mark and marking the occasion with a new office opening in Manchester. That’s up from £3.1 billion just 15 months ago, reflecting rapid growth in both savings and specialist mortgages. With a

Lulo Bank Joins Credit Card Race in Colombia

Lulo Bank Joins Credit Card Race in Colombia

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! The Colombian FinTech space is heating up. Bre-B just launched and already reached 7 million keys. Daviplata now counts over 19 million users. And now it’s Lulo Bank’s turn. If you want to stay up to date with FinTech in LATAM, make sure to

N26 Expands Ready-made Funds, Finom Fuels SMEs

N26 Expands Ready-made Funds, Finom Fuels SMEs

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Two major players made big moves in Europe. First up: N26. Its ready-made funds are now live across Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, and Lithuania. These are expert-managed portfolios (stocks, ETFs, and crypto already in the mix) for different risk levels of individuals available straight from the