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Brex Picks Amsterdam for Its European Debut

Brex Picks Amsterdam for Its European Debut

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Brex just flipped the script, is expanding from the US into the EU, with a wink at the UK next. Usually, it’s the other way around. Has any other digital bank pulled this off before? I couldn’t think of one. Can you? Let me

KakaoBank Posts Record Half-Year Results

KakaoBank Posts Record Half-Year Results

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! KakaoBank just reached 25.86 million users (77% active), as it reported its strongest half-year yet. Net profit rose 14% to 263.7 billion won ($190 million), while operating profit hit 353.2 billion won ($254 million). The growth came mainly from a 30% jump in

Tencent Backs Uzbekistan’s First Unicorn; Uzum Now Worth $1.5B

Tencent Backs Uzbekistan’s First Unicorn; Uzum Now Worth $1.5B

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Tencent and VR Capital just led a $70M equity round into Uzum, valuing the Uzbek FinTech-and-ecommerce giant at $1.5 billion. Uzum is moving fast to fill the gap in financial services in Uzbekistan, offering digital banking services and more. For Tencent, this is one of

GoTyme Reaches 7 Million Users with Global Plans Ahead

GoTyme Reaches 7 Million Users with Global Plans Ahead

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! As you know, I’m constantly following other top creators, and when I find ones worth your time, I love sharing them. So here’s a fresh list curated by Takline that I think you’ll enjoy. Check them out and give them a follow! Now,

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,