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Nubank is Launching a Travel Booking Platform

Nubank is Launching a Travel Booking Platform

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Another day, another big announcement from Nubank: The Brazilian neobank is launching a travel booking platform for its high-income Nubank Ultravioleta customers. “𝗡𝘂𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀” will be available to the customers over the next few months offering air and hotel bookings. NuViagens guarantees the best price. If the customer finds

Nubank Follows a Growing Trend in FinTech and Launches Travel eSIM with Gigs

Nubank Follows a Growing Trend in FinTech and Launches Travel eSIM with Gigs

Hey FinTech Fanatic! As I shared earlier Nubank is making its foray into the mobile network sector with the introduction of an eSIM (embedded SIM) service designed for travelers. This new offering allows Nubank customers to access 10GB of free roaming internet across more than 40 countries, without needing to

Starling Bank Investor Eyes £10bn Valuation with Global Software Expansion

Starling Bank Investor Eyes £10bn Valuation with Global Software Expansion

Hey FinTech Fanatic! UK challenger bank Starling could reach a valuation near £10bn within a few years by globally rolling out its banking software, according to Chrysalis, its second-largest investor. Chrysalis highlighted that Starling's "Engine" service, which allows companies to create digital banking products, could significantly

SEC Clears Path for Ether ETFs Amidst Crypto Boom

SEC Clears Path for Ether ETFs Amidst Crypto Boom

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The SEC has given the green light to a rule change on Thursday, setting the stage for ETFs that invest in ether, one of the largest cryptocurrencies globally. This decision follows the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of bitcoin ETFs less than six months ago.

Mastercard and Visa under fire from Payment Systems Regulator

Mastercard and Visa under fire from Payment Systems Regulator

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) in the UK has released an interim report on card scheme and processing fees, focusing on Mastercard and Visa. The PSR is now seeking feedback on its provisional findings to inform its final report. The PSR's interim report reveals that

Google Pay Enhances Security and Flexibility with New Features

Google Pay Enhances Security and Flexibility with New Features

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Google Pay has introduced three new features focused on security, convenience, and smart spending tools. Vice President Ben Volk highlighted that these enhancements are based on user feedback. The updates include: 1. Smart Checkout Benefits: Card benefits for American Express and Capital One users now appear during

Stripe Unveils New Financial Tools in UK

Stripe Unveils New Financial Tools in UK

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Payments Giant Stripe has introduced new payment tools and financing options in the UK to enhance access to capital and support the growth of UK businesses. The new features include business financing through Stripe Capital, cost-effective open banking payments, and faster payouts for UK companies. Last year,