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Hey FinTech Fanatic! Goldman-backed Starling Bank will not re-apply for a European Union banking license, opting instead for international expansion through its software platform, Engine. Incoming CEO Raman Bhatia, in his first public remarks since his March appointment, outlined this strategy at the Money 2020 conference last week. Starling, a

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Hey FinTech Fanatic! Robinhood is set to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, marking its largest acquisition to date. This move will integrate Bitstamp’s globally-scaled crypto exchange, serving retail and institutional customers across the EU, UK, US, and Asia, into Robinhood’s platform. This strategic acquisition enhances Robinhood’

Hey FinTech Fanatic! NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) to introduce a real-time payments system in Peru, similar to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This partnership is a significant milestone, positioning Peru as the first South American country to implement the

Hey FinTech Fanatic! bunq has partnered with Mastercard to offer its 12.5 million users across Europe a complete overview of their finances. bunq is the first bank in Europe to leverage AI in Open Banking with Mastercard. This is achieved by leveraging Mastercard’s Open Banking platform, which allows

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Monzo Bank has just posted its first full year of profit, a monumental achievement following a period of rapid growth and transformation. The fintech startup reported pre-tax profits of £15.4 million ($19.6 million) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a dramatic turnaround from a £116.3

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Banks and financial institutions currently face hefty fees for transactions processed through Apple Pay. However, London-based FinTech company Curve is set to launch a new payment service that promises to save banks millions by offering a direct alternative to Apple Wallet. Curve's upcoming service will