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Updated on April 22, 2024

U.K. challenger bank Monzo appears poised for a U.S. launch

U.K. fintech bank unicorn Monzo has more than a million customers and is planning for a U.S. launch, sources tell TechCrunch.

Updated on April 22, 2024

TransferWise applies for Brussels license, bracing for Brexit

The U.K.-based firm is applying for a money-transfer license in Brussels to avoid disrupted service if a divorce deal cannot be reached.

Updated on April 22, 2024

TD Ameritrade launches mini program in Chinese messaging app WeChat

U.S. brokerage firm TD Ameritrade recently announced that the company is partnering with Tencent to reach WeChat's massive user base.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

Student Loan Forgiveness: These 3 Fintechs Are Helping Borrowers Navigate Biden’s New Plan

Built In asked founders in the student loan space to weigh in on the impact of the new legislation.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

Stripe raises $100 million from Tiger Global Management

Payments unicorn Stripe just raised $100 million from Tiger Global Management, increasing its valuation to $22.5 billion.

Updated on April 22, 2024

Step's banking solution focuses on children and young adults

Step plans to change that by meeting the needs of the 75 million children and young adults under the age of 21 in the U.S.

Updated on April 22, 2024

Steady and Betterment partner to offer financial tools to gig workers

Steady, a fintech startup catering to gig workers, partnered with robo-advisor Betterment to offer users a year of free financial services.

Updated on April 22, 2024

Standard Chartered continues digital bank rollout in Africa

The company has announced that it has entered the second phase of its efforts to open an digital-only bank on the continent.

Updated on April 22, 2024

Square reapplies for banking license

Square is reapplying with the FDIC for a special industrial loan company license, which would eliminate dependence on outside banks.

Updated on April 22, 2024

Square launches the Square Card, a debit card for businesses

The firm is introducing the Square Card, a debit card that businesses can use to withdraw and spend cash acquired through Square payments.

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