Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatics! South African FinTech firm Lesaka Technologies is making a bold move to solidify its digital banking footprint with the R1.1 billion (~$62M) acquisition of Bank Zero, a digital-only mutual bank. The all-equity-and-cash deal, still subject to regulatory approvals, will see Lesaka acquire 100% of Bank Zero’

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Yesterday, I highlighted one of my portfolio companies, Confide Platform. Today, I want to shine a light on another inspiring FinTech founder: Vroon Modgil. And yes, I’m proud to say his company, Sokin, is also part of my portfolio. Check out this great Entrepreneur magazine interview,

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Let's kick things off with some exciting news: my portfolio company, Confide Platform, has been nominated for the Asia FinTech Awards in not just one, but two categories: RegTech of the Year and Startup of the Year. A huge congratulations to the entire team, and

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Stablecoins are once again in the spotlight! After yesterday’s news on Fiserv stepping into the stablecoin space, today brings another major update, this time from Mastercard. The global payments company has officially joined the Global Dollar Network, a stablecoin consortium formed by Paxos in 2024. Existing

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Fiserv is officially joining the stablecoin race, but with a twist. The payments powerhouse is rolling out FIUSD, a bank-friendly stablecoin designed to slot directly into its existing infrastructure. Launching by year’s end, FIUSD will be available across Fiserv’s global network, already serving 10,000

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Coinbase has become the first U.S. crypto exchange to obtain a MiCA license under the EU’s new crypto regulation framework, selecting Luxembourg as its new central hub for the region. Granted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), the license allows Coinbase to