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Coinbase Hits Resistance in Bid for Trust Bank Status

Coinbase Hits Resistance in Bid for Trust Bank Status

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

Sella Goes All-In on Hype with Full Acquisition

Sella Goes All-In on Hype with Full Acquisition

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—

Robinhood Expands Into Mortgages with Sage Partnership

Robinhood Expands Into Mortgages with Sage Partnership

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

Stablecoin Growth Sparks Debate About Bank Crypto Rules

Stablecoin Growth Sparks Debate About Bank Crypto Rules

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,

Monzo CEO Steps Down, Google Exec Steps In

Monzo CEO Steps Down, Google Exec Steps In

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

Revolut Aims for One Million Customers in Mexico Within First Year

Revolut Aims for One Million Customers in Mexico Within First Year

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! Revolut is officially set to begin operations in Mexico. With banking authorization now granted, the company is preparing to launch services in Beta before a full-scale rollout. Globally, Revolut is present in around 40 countries and has nearly 70 million users, and is now adding

OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Go in Brazil with First-of-its-Kind Nubank Partnership

OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Go in Brazil with First-of-its-Kind Nubank Partnership

Hey Digital Banking Fanatic! In an interesting strategic move, OpenAI formed a partnership with Nubank. This is their first collaboration with a financial institution in Brazil. They announced the launch of ChatGPT Go, a new subscription plan designed to expand access to the platform’s advanced AI features at a