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Deutsche Bank Expands Into Revolut’s Canary Wharf HQ in a Major London Shift

Deutsche Bank Expands Into Revolut’s Canary Wharf HQ in a Major London Shift

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! Deutsche Bank is taking over roughly 250,000 square feet inside Revolut’s headquarters at Canary Wharf. That’s about double the space Revolut occupies today. Revolut became the first tenant of the building last year, taking on 40% more floor space for its new headquarters.

KakaoBank Gears Up for a KRW Stablecoin… but What’s Coming Next?

KakaoBank Gears Up for a KRW Stablecoin… but What’s Coming Next?

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! South Korea is really moving fast on digital money, and the signals keep getting louder... KakaoBank is now preparing to support a won-backed stablecoin as new regulations approach. Job boards tell the story. The bank is assembling a team to build smart contract FX rails, full-node

N26 Joins Wero as Europe Pushes for Instant, Seamless Payments

N26 Joins Wero as Europe Pushes for Instant, Seamless Payments

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! N26 just signed a new membership agreement with Wero, the pan-European digital wallet built by the European Payment Initiative. It’s a clear move toward simpler, faster and more native European payment rails. The rollout starts in Germany, France and the Netherlands. More reach. More interoperability.

Nubank Moves Toward a Full Banking License in Brazil

Nubank Moves Toward a Full Banking License in Brazil

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! Nubank is making a decisive move... The company plans to obtain a full banking license in Brazil in 2026 after the new Joint Resolution No. 17 reshaped the classification of regulated institutions. Brand stays the same. Operations stay the same. More than 110M customers won’t

HSBC Partners with Mistral to Supercharge Its AI Strategy

HSBC Partners with Mistral to Supercharge Its AI Strategy

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! HSBC just locked in a multi-year partnership with Mistral AI. It gives the bank access to its commercial models and whatever comes next. It’s a major move for a global institution that wants to speed up how gen AI hits real workflows across the bank.

Revolut Faces Regulator Heat… but Guess What Triggered It This Time?

Revolut Faces Regulator Heat… but Guess What Triggered It This Time?

Hey Digital Banking Fanatics! Revolut is back in the spotlight after CEO Nik Storonsky shifted his residency to the UAE. The move raised fast questions around governance and disclosure as Revolut continues its long push with UK authorities. Revolut says nothing changes. Global operations as usual. The company says the

GoTyme Bank Launches In-App Crypto Trading for Filipino Users

GoTyme Bank Launches In-App Crypto Trading for Filipino Users

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! As we start the week, I’m watching new shifts unfold in Digital Banking and crypto, with institutions expanding their rails across emerging markets. So, let’s dive in! GoTyme Bank is introducing Go Crypto, a new in-app feature that lets users buy, sell, and manage

The FinTech Media rocket ship is expanding — new roles now open.

The FinTech Media rocket ship is expanding — new roles now open.

Connecting the Dots in FinTech is growing faster than ever, and to keep up with the momentum, I’m expanding the team in a major way.

PicPay Moves into the High-Income Segment with New Brand Epic

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Brazil’s Digital Banking players continue to push upmarket... After Nubank, C6, and Inter, PicPay is entering the high-income segment with Epic, launched today in a closed event for influential names in the country’s digital ecosystem. The new offering includes a Black card with up

KakaoBank, Cross River, and U.S. Bank Advance Stablecoin Initiatives Across Global Markets

KakaoBank, Cross River, and U.S. Bank Advance Stablecoin Initiatives Across Global Markets

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Ever wondered what it looks like when banks begin treating stablecoins as core infrastructure instead of a side experiment? Today I’m seeing three moves that point exactly in that direction... Starting in Asia, KakaoBank is preparing a won-pegged stablecoin as it explores how on-chain assets

Revolut EU Unit Sees Steepest Buffer Hike as ECB Flags Elevated Risks

Revolut EU Unit Sees Steepest Buffer Hike as ECB Flags Elevated Risks

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut has received the highest Pillar 2 increase among all banks directly supervised by the European Central Bank. The move reflects the ECB’s assessment of elevated bank-specific risks, prompting the regulator to require a stronger capital position going into next year. Revolut Holdings Europe UAB

Finom Launches Prime to Bring Premium Business Cards to Europe’s SMEs

Finom Launches Prime to Bring Premium Business Cards to Europe’s SMEs

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Finom is expanding its European FinTech footprint with Finom Prime. This is a new subscription-based business card designed for SMEs that have outgrown basic offerings but find traditional premium cards misaligned with their needs. The product targets freelancers, micro-organisations, and growing SMEs that often juggle multiple

Monzo Races Past 14 Million Customers During a Period of Record Expansion

Monzo Races Past 14 Million Customers During a Period of Record Expansion

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Monzo surpassed 14 million customers, adding 2 million new users in six months. Growth came from both individuals and businesses, marking one of the strongest periods ever recorded for the UK’s largest digital bank. The bank now serves over 800,000 business customers, close to

Zopa Enters the Investments Market with New Funds for First-Time Investors

Zopa Enters the Investments Market with New Funds for First-Time Investors

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Zopa is taking a key step in the UK FinTech landscape as it launches Zopa Investments to help Brits put idle cash to work. With £614 billion sitting unused, the company is targeting first-time investors who want simple and confident ways to grow their money. At