Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Allica Bank, a UK-based SME-focused digital challenger, has reported a pre-tax profit of £29.9 million for 2024, marking an 86% increase from the previous year. The bank's gross revenue surged by 68% to £292.1 million, bolstered by significant investments in proprietary technology and

Hey FinTech Fanatic! UK FinTech giant Wise delivered impressive results, with underlying income hitting £350 million—a 13% jump driven by booming cross-border payment volumes surpassing £39 billion. Despite a slightly reduced take rate of 0.53%, the firm maintained a solid 20% profit-before-tax margin, demonstrating resilience amid competitive pricing

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Kraken is the latest crypto exchange to step into traditional finance, launching stock and ETF trading for U.S. users. The move follows Crypto.com’s rollout earlier this year and mirrors a shift first made by Bitpanda, as crypto platforms expand beyond digital assets into broader

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Stitch, the Cape Town-based company, has announced a new $55 million funding round to support its goal of building a more complete and accessible payment infrastructure across Africa. The team behind Stitch — Kiaan Pillay, Natalie Cuthbert, and Priyen Pillay — has steadily developed a platform that connects financial

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Abu Dhabi was the stage this week for an important announcement from Checkout.com. The company hosted its first conference in the UAE — Thrive Abu Dhabi — gathering over 150 merchants and partners on Saadiyat Island to share its next big step for the region. CEO & Founder