Marcel van Oost

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut’s valuation has jumped again. Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust plc has updated its estimate for the FinTech to $48bn—an 85% increase from last year. This puts Revolut’s implied value above the $45bn seen in last summer’s secondary share sale but below the

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Robinhood is growing again. What started as a commission-free stock trading app is now branching out into wealth management. I’ve put together a deep dive on these announcements—take a look here. Let’s dive into some key details 👇 The FinTech started by introducing Robinhood Strategies,

Hey FinTech Fanatic! When Immad Akhund, Max Tagher, and Jason Zhang started Mercury in 2017, the goal was to create a banking experience that fit the way startups operate. Over time, the company has added tools that go beyond traditional banking, helping businesses manage their finances more efficiently. Now, with

Hey FinTech Fanatic! eToro is making another push toward the public markets. The retail trading platform has filed for an IPO on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “ETOR.” The company hasn’t yet revealed the size or pricing details, but reports suggest a potential valuation of around $5 billion. This

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Sam Altman’s impact on AI is well known, but his ambitions extend beyond OpenAI. As a co-founder of Worldcoin, he has also been deeply involved in the intersection of crypto and digital identity. Now, World Network—the blockchain ecosystem behind Worldcoin—is in talks with Visa