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Nubank allows withdrawals for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

Nubank allows withdrawals for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Nubank has informed its customers of a new capability within its app: the ability to withdraw their cryptocurrency assets. The digital bank has recently integrated support for deposits and withdrawals of three prominent cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Additionally, Nubank intends to broaden this

Monzo's Growth in BNPL, Premium Updates & Revolut's Customer Data Monetization Plans

Monzo's Growth in BNPL, Premium Updates & Revolut's Customer Data Monetization Plans

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Monzo Bank is enticing customers with a new lineup of premium accounts, featuring perks such as complimentary weekly snacks at Greggs and discounted train travel. The introduction of these subscription plans, labeled Extra, Perks, and Max, stems from a comprehensive study involving over 45,000 customers. This

Is 2024 Going To Be The Breakthrough Year For "Pay by Bank"?

Is 2024 Going To Be The Breakthrough Year For "Pay by Bank"?

Hey FinTech Fanatic, In an interesting move, Uber is introducing “Pay by Bank” (by Stripe) as a Payment Option, and they are pro-actively incentivizing users with cheaper rides if they choose that method over Cards and Wallet. Is 2024 going to be the breakthrough year for "Pay by

EU Nears Approval of Apple's NFC Access Proposal

EU Nears Approval of Apple's NFC Access Proposal

Hey FinTech Fanatic! The European Union's antitrust regulators are on the verge of approving Apple's proposal to grant access to its tap-and-go mobile payments system to competitors, following adjustments to certain terms, according to sources familiar with the situation. This move would enable banks

Wise's Growth and Revolut's LATAM Ambitions

Wise's Growth and Revolut's LATAM Ambitions

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Wise keeps crushing it with outstanding growth, shown in its Q4 FY24 Trading Update: * Active customers surge by 29% YoY to 7.9 million. * Revenue climbs by 24% YoY to £277.2 million. * Cross-border transaction volume rises by 14% YoY to £30.6 billion. * Interest income

The 2024 Bitcoin Halving Explained: How It Works & Why It Matters

The 2024 Bitcoin Halving Explained: How It Works & Why It Matters

Hey FinTech Fanatic! In the midst of Bitcoin's surging valuation, all eyes are on the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, stirring up widespread anticipation and speculation. But what exactly does this event entail, and why is it so crucial in 2024? Bitcoin halving, occurring roughly every four years after

Bitcoin Halving: The Key Facts

Bitcoin Halving: The Key Facts