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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

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

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.

Trade Republic Moves Toward a €12 Billion Valuation

Trade Republic Moves Toward a €12 Billion Valuation

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Trade Republic is taking a key step in Europe’s FinTech landscape as existing investors prepare to sell shares in a deal that would lift the company’s valuation above €12 billion. Co-founder Christian Hecker is leading the process, with contracts reportedly close to final.

A $60M Shake-Up in South African Digital Banking

A $60M Shake-Up in South African Digital Banking

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Lesaka has just received approval from the Competition Commission to proceed with the takeover of Bank Zero, a deal they have been working on since July. The South African FinTech has sealed a $60 million deal that includes a mix of shares and cash, with Bank

Walmart and Crypto Players Push for Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift

Walmart and Crypto Players Push for Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Walmart is taking a decisive step toward full-service finance, joining crypto firms and FinTech players in a new rush for bank charters. This comes after the Trump administration signaled openness to bringing more digital-asset activity inside the banking system. Also, Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse