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Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Lots of movement and work for BaFin these days. After Operation Chargeback, which arrested 18 people involved in fraud and money laundering through payment firms, the German watchdog had to impose its largest-ever fine of 45 million euros on Frankfurt-based JPMorgan Chase for deficiencies

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut has secured all necessary approvals to launch a domestic branch in Hungary, according to updates from the National Bank of Hungary’s registry. The branch was registered on October 23, 2025. This move marks a long-awaited shift for customers in the country, who have

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Coinbase’s push for a U.S. federal trust charter has triggered resistance from traditional banking groups, spotlighting the growing tension between crypto firms and regulated finance. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) formally urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Banca Sella is taking full control of Hype, acquiring the remaining 50% stake from illimity for €85 million. The move brings the Italian neobank fully under the Sella Group umbrella. The plan here is to merge Hype into Banca Sella by early 2026 —pending regulatory approval—

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! A few months ago, I speculated, and it seems I was heading in the right direction: Robinhood is stepping into mortgages. The FinTech announced a new partnership with Sage Home Loans to offer discounted mortgage rates to Robinhood Gold subscribers, marking its first move into home

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! The surge in stablecoin activity is prompting a major rethink of how banks hold and manage crypto assets. Conceived by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in late 2022, senior finance executives say the standards were largely interpreted by banks as a signal to avoid crypto,

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Big news at Monzo: CEO TS Anil is stepping down after nearly six years at the helm. Diana Layfield, a seasoned tech and banking executive who formerly held senior roles at Google and Standard Chartered, is his successor. She’s set to take over as CEO