Tagged: digital banking

August 11, 2026 @ 10:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zama has expanded access to its native digital asset by integrating the $ZAMA token directly into the Revolut platform. This development allows the fintech giant’s extensive customer base to purchase, hold, and trade the token through the familiar Revolut app interface. The $ZAMA token underpins… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based digital banking provider Revolut is poised for a major liquidity event that could increase its valuation to $115 billion. This development comes shortly after the fintech secured key regulatory approvals, signaling strong investor confidence in its expanding global footprint and financial performance. According… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), the Latin American digital finance enabler, has finalized its purchase of 100% of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos. This transaction represents a targeted step in the company’s strategy to broaden its service capabilities and reinforce its regulatory standing in Brazil’s financial ecosystem…. Read More

July 11, 2026 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has strengthened its executive team with the addition of a senior figure from one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Kuba Fast, who most recently headed JPMorgan Chase’s UK digital banking arm Chase UK, has taken on the role of CEO for… Read More

July 9, 2026 @ 6:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) has reportedly emerged as one of the preferred options for primary banking services among Brazilians, according to the latest Data Nubank report. The research findings, drawn from research by NPS Prism at Bain & Company covering the fourth quarter of 2025, show… Read More

July 7, 2026 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK digital bank Starling has outlined plans to cut around 130 positions as it undertakes a restructuring of its banking and technology teams. The initiative, described by the company as an efficiency measure, seeks to simplify internal processes, eliminate overlapping responsibilities, and accelerate the rollout… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech Thought Machine has crossed a key financial threshold, with total revenue for the financial year ending December 2025 exceeding $100 million. The achievement was formally confirmed by the filing of the company’s latest audited accounts with the UK registrar. This performance reflects steady… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) and Amazon Brazil have taken their collaboration to the next level by rolling out a complete checkout experience powered by NuPay. The update coincides with Amazon Prime Day, running from July 1 to 7, 2026, and gives eligible customers a wider range… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 10:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has rolled out a significantly improved version of its Corporate App, delivering a more intuitive and efficient mobile banking platform tailored for corporate and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) clients across Qatar. The upgraded application introduces a completely refreshed user interface designed to… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) announced recently that its virtual mobile network service, NuCel, has attracted more than one million customers in just 17 months since operations began in January 2025. Developed in partnership with Claro, the service integrates mobile connectivity directly into Nubank’s ecosystem, marking a… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 12:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Suez Canal Bank has announced it is examining ways to create a more connected digital experience that combines everyday banking with investment tools. The bank is working with Thunder, Egypt’s digital investment platform, Visa (NYSE: V), the global payments network, and Modopay, a regional payment technology… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank OakNorth has joined forces with Fintex Capital to create a new collaboration in specialty finance. The partnership, which is already operational, has successfully deployed £20 million in joint funding, signaling strong momentum from the outset. This alliance merges OakNorth’s drive to broaden… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 4:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Group Holdings Limited has successfully priced its inaugural £150 million Tier 2 bond, marking a significant milestone as the first rated public bond sale from a European neobank. The offering, completed on June 11, 2026, attracted demand from international investors, exceeding supply by more… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which supports a global fintech platform currently serving more than 75 million customers around the world, has achieved a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates. On June 17, 2026, the Fintech company confirmed it has obtained full approval for its Stored… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), Latin America’s prominent digital banking platform, has finalized a significant public offering of Financial Bills valued at R$1.59 billion. The deal highlighted robust market confidence, as investor subscriptions surpassed R$3 billion, allowing the company to secure favorable pricing with notably lower rates… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which remains Latin America’s largest digital banking / Fintech platform, has shared details of its ambitious artificial intelligence roadmap. During a recent Nu Videocast session, Chief Technology Officer Eric Young and Rohan Ramanath, General Manager of AI Core, explained how the bank’s… Read More

June 8, 2026 @ 12:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey by European digital bank bunq highlights a growing fascination with cryptocurrencies in the US, tempered by persistent barriers around knowledge, risk, and confidence in existing online investing platforms. Despite economic pressures encouraging alternative investments, only about one-third of Americans have dipped their… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 3:58 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Bangladesh-based AB Bank PLC has launched the pilot phase of a new digital lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to automate loan approvals and disbursements, underscoring the growing adoption of AI-powered financial services across emerging markets. The bank said its new service, called “AB e-Loan,”… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), one of the world’s digital banking platforms operating in Brazil and across major LatAm markets, has announced the appointment of finance executive Rob Livingston as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move takes effect on July 13, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Colombia, part of Nubank (NYSE: NU), is marking its fifth year of business operations with impressive milestones that highlight its rapid rise in the local market. The digital financial services provider has now attracted 5 million customers and announced significant new investments, underscoring its… Read More