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Revolut Doubles Funding Round, Eyes $75B Valuation & U.S. Expansion

Revolut Doubles Funding Round, Eyes $75B Valuation & U.S. Expansion

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut is now said to be closing in on a $2 billion raise, "just" doubling the figure reported just last week... 👀 The deal, a mix of primary and secondary shares, could push its valuation to as high as $75 billion, according to Axios. 🤯 Secondary

N26 Poaches from Trade Republic in Iberia

N26 Poaches from Trade Republic in Iberia

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! N26 has named Antón Díez Tubet as General Manager for Spain & Portugal, snagging him from fellow German player (and rival) Trade Republic, where he led the same markets. With +400 team members in Madrid and Barcelona, the Iberian region is reportedly one of N26’s

Revolut Seeks $1B at a $65B Valuation It Previously Rejected

Revolut Seeks $1B at a $65B Valuation It Previously Rejected

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! It’s been a tough week to keep up with all of Revolut’s updates, from the Alipay partnership and Mubadala’s $100M investment, to the UK ISA launch and more… and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down! According to the Financial Times, Revolut

An animated image showing boxing gloves labeled Revolut and Nubank facing off.

The Digital Banking Race: Nubank vs Revolut

SoFi Unlocks Private Markets for Retail Investors

SoFi Unlocks Private Markets for Retail Investors

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! First, it was Robinhood. Now, SoFi is giving everyday investors a chance to back private companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Epic Games. As CEO Anthony Noto put it: "SoFi is expanding alternative investment opportunities for a new generation of investors." SoFi already offers access

Monzo Faces £21M Penalty Over Compliance

Monzo Faces £21M Penalty Over Compliance

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! The FCA has fined Monzo Bank £21.1 million, which is about 1/3 of its latest pre-tax profit! 🤯 Monzo CEO TS Anil responded: “The FCA’s findings relate to a historical period that ended three years ago… with our learnings at the time leading to

Revolut Faces UK Licence Delay, Halts Hungary Services

Revolut Faces UK Licence Delay, Halts Hungary Services

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut’s regulatory hurdles are piling up. It's still waiting on a key UK credit licence and is now suspending services in Hungary. Meanwhile, Monzo doubles down in Ireland with a fresh €2m investment, expanding its European footprint while Revolut navigates setbacks. And it’