Alkami Acquires MANTL for $400MAlkami Technology acquires MANTL for $400M to enhance digital banking solutions.
The $3.6 Billion Success Story: How Black Banx is Outpacing CompetitorsBlack Banx has set a new standard in fintech with innovative banking services and strong profits, highlighting its leadership in digital finance.
FinTech in London: Present and future, an analysis by Emils Kerimovs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLondon continues to be a leading FinTech hub due to its diverse ecosystem and strong regulatory support.
Technical Lead at InbankInbank integrates financial services into the shopping journey, revolutionizing how customers interact with banking.A Technical Lead role focuses on developing credit risk systems and fostering best coding practices.
Lithuanian cloud-first digital bank myTU secures 10M; eyes profitability without VC support - Silicon CanalsmyTU raised €10M in Series A funding, focusing on sustainable growth and profitability instead of venture capital.
Alkami is buying fintech Mantl for $400 million | TechCrunchAlkami Technology is acquiring Mantl for $400 million to enhance digital banking services at community banks and credit unions.
Alkami Acquires MANTL for $400MAlkami Technology acquires MANTL for $400M to enhance digital banking solutions.
The $3.6 Billion Success Story: How Black Banx is Outpacing CompetitorsBlack Banx has set a new standard in fintech with innovative banking services and strong profits, highlighting its leadership in digital finance.
FinTech in London: Present and future, an analysis by Emils Kerimovs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLondon continues to be a leading FinTech hub due to its diverse ecosystem and strong regulatory support.
Technical Lead at InbankInbank integrates financial services into the shopping journey, revolutionizing how customers interact with banking.A Technical Lead role focuses on developing credit risk systems and fostering best coding practices.
Lithuanian cloud-first digital bank myTU secures 10M; eyes profitability without VC support - Silicon CanalsmyTU raised €10M in Series A funding, focusing on sustainable growth and profitability instead of venture capital.
Alkami is buying fintech Mantl for $400 million | TechCrunchAlkami Technology is acquiring Mantl for $400 million to enhance digital banking services at community banks and credit unions.
Bunq, a neobank for 'digital nomads,' accelerates U.S. expansion effort as profit jumps 65%Bunq aims to re-enter the U.K. to serve 2.8 million digital nomads.The bank is expanding its presence in the U.S. market.Bunq reported a significant profit increase, driven by rising interest income.
Amsterdam's FINOM enters SME lending: first credit line issued in the Netherlands - Silicon CanalsFINOM has launched its first credit line targeting small businesses and freelancers in the Netherlands, marking its entry into direct lending.
Amsterdam's FINOM launches local IBAN accounts in Spain - Silicon CanalsFINOM launches local IBAN accounts in Spain, offering enhanced financial services for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Amsterdam's FINOM enters SME lending: first credit line issued in the Netherlands - Silicon CanalsFINOM has launched its first credit line targeting small businesses and freelancers in the Netherlands, marking its entry into direct lending.
Amsterdam's FINOM launches local IBAN accounts in Spain - Silicon CanalsFINOM launches local IBAN accounts in Spain, offering enhanced financial services for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs DW 03/20/2025Deutsche Bank plans to cut 2,000 jobs in retail banking due to falling profits and a strategy to reduce costs.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as Santander plans branch closures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comSantander UK is closing 95 branches and cutting 750 jobs to adapt to changing customer behavior and enhance digital banking.
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs DW 03/20/2025Deutsche Bank plans to cut 2,000 jobs in retail banking due to falling profits and a strategy to reduce costs.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as Santander plans branch closures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comSantander UK is closing 95 branches and cutting 750 jobs to adapt to changing customer behavior and enhance digital banking.
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto InvestingMox, a digital bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, is offering crypto ETFs with plans for direct crypto investments, standing out with low fees.
What Do Global Users Really Think About Crypto and Web3 Banking? A Dive into CrossFi's 2025 Survey | HackerNoonThe 2025 Crypto Market Research Survey indicates a demographic shift, revealing that 80% of crypto users are women, challenging entrenched stereotypes.
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto InvestingMox, a digital bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, is offering crypto ETFs with plans for direct crypto investments, standing out with low fees.
What Do Global Users Really Think About Crypto and Web3 Banking? A Dive into CrossFi's 2025 Survey | HackerNoonThe 2025 Crypto Market Research Survey indicates a demographic shift, revealing that 80% of crypto users are women, challenging entrenched stereotypes.
Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and TSB banking apps are DOWNLloyds Banking Group is facing a major outage affecting multiple banks' apps during a crucial pay period for many customers.
Payday from hell as several Brit banks report major outagesUK workers face financial strain amid widespread bank outages affecting online services.
To 100 million and beyond: Global fintech aiming to gain even more customers in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBlack Banx achieved significant financial growth in 2024 while leading the digital banking sector through innovations in AI.
A Bank of America outage is showing blanked-out account balancesBank of America experienced an outage this week preventing customers from accessing their account balances, showing $0 or unavailable messages.
Growing with Purpose: Insights on product-led growth and customer acquisition strategies from and for emerging financial firms - TearsheetThree innovative financial firms overcame economic challenges in 2022-2023, showcasing resilience and unique strategies for success.
Is Chase UK fighting off challengers, or is it the other way around? - TearsheetJPMorgan is entering the UK market by leveraging strategies from challenger banks to enhance its digital offerings.
To 100 million and beyond: Global fintech aiming to gain even more customers in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBlack Banx achieved significant financial growth in 2024 while leading the digital banking sector through innovations in AI.
A Bank of America outage is showing blanked-out account balancesBank of America experienced an outage this week preventing customers from accessing their account balances, showing $0 or unavailable messages.
Growing with Purpose: Insights on product-led growth and customer acquisition strategies from and for emerging financial firms - TearsheetThree innovative financial firms overcame economic challenges in 2022-2023, showcasing resilience and unique strategies for success.
Is Chase UK fighting off challengers, or is it the other way around? - TearsheetJPMorgan is entering the UK market by leveraging strategies from challenger banks to enhance its digital offerings.
How to bank smarter in 2025 - 8 expert-approved ways to save money on banking, savings accounts and credit cards this yearSwitching banks can enhance financial opportunities and savings through better rates and services.Digital banks are emerging to provide competitive options in the Irish banking sector.
Bank overtakes Monzo to become Britain's favouriteChase has overtaken Monzo as the preferred bank in Britain, indicating a shift towards digital banking.
How to bank smarter in 2025 - 8 expert-approved ways to save money on banking, savings accounts and credit cards this yearSwitching banks can enhance financial opportunities and savings through better rates and services.Digital banks are emerging to provide competitive options in the Irish banking sector.
Bank overtakes Monzo to become Britain's favouriteChase has overtaken Monzo as the preferred bank in Britain, indicating a shift towards digital banking.
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 - Nov 10)Cyber attackers are now using trusted digital tools to conceal their activities, posing a significant threat to security and privacy.Organizations must urgently address vulnerabilities in edge devices to protect themselves from advanced cyber threats.
India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud | TechCrunchIndia's central bank is launching a new '.bank.in' domain in April 2025 to enhance security and trust in digital banking.
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 - Nov 10)Cyber attackers are now using trusted digital tools to conceal their activities, posing a significant threat to security and privacy.Organizations must urgently address vulnerabilities in edge devices to protect themselves from advanced cyber threats.
India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud | TechCrunchIndia's central bank is launching a new '.bank.in' domain in April 2025 to enhance security and trust in digital banking.
Why trends driving embedded lending solutions and why they're winning over SMBs - TearsheetEmbedded lending solutions are becoming essential for SMBs due to their speed, flexibility, and convenience over traditional banking processes.
Halifax in Brentwood earmarked for closureHalifax is closing its Brentwood branch on September 10 as part of a larger cost-cutting and digital shift strategy.
Lloyds Banking Group to close more than 130 high street branches - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLloyds Banking Group is closing 136 branches to focus on digital banking due to declining in-person transactions.
Halifax in Brentwood earmarked for closureHalifax is closing its Brentwood branch on September 10 as part of a larger cost-cutting and digital shift strategy.
Lloyds Banking Group to close more than 130 high street branches - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLloyds Banking Group is closing 136 branches to focus on digital banking due to declining in-person transactions.
Debunking 'Dumb Customer' Myth: What's Wrong with Digital Banking UXThe main challenge in digital banking is the unintuitive interfaces that frustrate users, not their lack of understanding.
Case Study: Moving Banking App in Tanzania to a Future-Driven UXCRDB Bank modernized digital services to reinforce brand identity and enhance customer experience.
Debunking 'Dumb Customer' Myth: What's Wrong with Digital Banking UXComplex digital banking interfaces cause user dissatisfaction; poor UX design often blamed for customer complaints.
Case Study: Moving Banking App in Tanzania to a Future-Driven UXCRDB Bank modernized its app with UXDA's help, reinforcing its brand as a leader in digital banking and innovation.
Debunking 'Dumb Customer' Myth: What's Wrong with Digital Banking UXThe main challenge in digital banking is the unintuitive interfaces that frustrate users, not their lack of understanding.
Case Study: Moving Banking App in Tanzania to a Future-Driven UXCRDB Bank modernized digital services to reinforce brand identity and enhance customer experience.
Debunking 'Dumb Customer' Myth: What's Wrong with Digital Banking UXComplex digital banking interfaces cause user dissatisfaction; poor UX design often blamed for customer complaints.
Case Study: Moving Banking App in Tanzania to a Future-Driven UXCRDB Bank modernized its app with UXDA's help, reinforcing its brand as a leader in digital banking and innovation.
Apple Pay, Cash App, PayPal and other apps to be treated more like banks | TechCrunchCFPB's new ruling allows oversight of digital services resembling banks, improving consumer protection against issues like account closure and fraud.
It was pure accident': how Chase UK's boss went from communist Poland to Wall Street banking via linguisticsChase UK, a digital bank by JP Morgan, aims to break even by 2025 and expand into Europe.
Apple Pay, Cash App, PayPal and other apps to be treated more like banks | TechCrunchCFPB's new ruling allows oversight of digital services resembling banks, improving consumer protection against issues like account closure and fraud.
It was pure accident': how Chase UK's boss went from communist Poland to Wall Street banking via linguisticsChase UK, a digital bank by JP Morgan, aims to break even by 2025 and expand into Europe.
Nordic banks pursue AI in battle with digital competitors | Computer WeeklyNordic banks are leveraging AI and tech partnerships to compete with digital banking rivals more efficiently.
Uzbekistan's mobile bank TBC bags $37M to expand with new AI and insurance products | TechCrunchTBC Bank Uzbekistan raised $37 million to enhance its digital banking services and develop AI products, aiming to attract tech-savvy customers.
Nordic banks pursue AI in battle with digital competitors | Computer WeeklyNordic banks are leveraging AI and tech partnerships to compete with digital banking rivals more efficiently.
Uzbekistan's mobile bank TBC bags $37M to expand with new AI and insurance products | TechCrunchTBC Bank Uzbekistan raised $37 million to enhance its digital banking services and develop AI products, aiming to attract tech-savvy customers.
Blend hires Srini Venkatramani to lead product, technology growthBlend Labs appointed Srini Venkatramani as head of product, technology, and customer operations to enhance its focus on customer-centric digital banking solutions.
The Last Bank Branch? Not Quite, But Close - TearsheetThe U.S. banking industry is shrinking its physical branch presence due to the rise of digital banking, with 944 branches closed in 2024.
Cardholders are expecting more from their digital banking. What will it take us to get there?: 5 questions with Mastercard's Melanie Fuller - TearsheetFinancial institutions must adapt creatively to evolving online customer expectations and improve digital banking experiences, especially in post-purchase workflows.
4 Mass. sites among nationwide Citizens Bank closuresCitizens Bank will close 15 branches nationwide to enhance its digital and mobile banking while still investing in some physical locations.
Cardholders are expecting more from their digital banking. What will it take us to get there?: 5 questions with Mastercard's Melanie Fuller - TearsheetFinancial institutions must adapt creatively to evolving online customer expectations and improve digital banking experiences, especially in post-purchase workflows.
4 Mass. sites among nationwide Citizens Bank closuresCitizens Bank will close 15 branches nationwide to enhance its digital and mobile banking while still investing in some physical locations.
As bank branches close, digital community marketing strategies take center stageBanks must adapt to digital trends and consumer expectations as physical branches decline.Community engagement is key for banks to maintain trust amidst digital transformation.
It's that time again: Q3 earnings insights from the banking sector - TearsheetInvestment banks are recovering strongly in Q3, driven by increased client activity and favorable market conditions.
Why you shouldn't store your money in payment appsPayment apps provide convenience but pose risks due to lack of traditional banking protections and loss of potential interest from high yield savings.
AIB announces new process to make online banking easier without need for card readersAIB introduces 'selfie check' for secure payments without card readers, enhancing user experience.Facial biometrics are central to identity verification in the new process.
Exclusive: Fast-growing neobank Comun raised $21.5M just months after its last raiseComun's rapid fundraising success highlights its unique position in the market, driven by significant growth and addressing the needs of Latino immigrants.
How Black Banx is bridging the gap in financial inclusion - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBlack Banx innovates digital banking to enhance financial inclusivity globally.
Exclusive: Fast-growing neobank Comun raised $21.5M just months after its last raiseComun's rapid fundraising success highlights its unique position in the market, driven by significant growth and addressing the needs of Latino immigrants.
How Black Banx is bridging the gap in financial inclusion - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBlack Banx innovates digital banking to enhance financial inclusivity globally.
up's hi-fi: the financially sound system blends art and music to help aussies master moneyUp presents Hi-Fi, an immersive installation merging financial data with art and music, redefining traditional banking experiences for Gen Z and Millennials.
Chime and Dave execs are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchThe rise of neobanks challenging traditional banks has led to substantial growth in customers and revenue for companies like Chime and Dave.
Exclusive: Digital banking startup Mercury abruptly shuttered service for startups in Ukraine, Nigeria, other countriesMercury ceased service to specific countries, including Ukraine, due to risk avoidance amid federal scrutiny and tightened eligibility requirements for compliance.
Battle in Digital Banking Innovations: Tech Obsession vs. User NeedsA user-driven approach to innovation is essential for the success of financial brands in the digital age.
Spanish banking giant to enter market in huge boost for competitionThe entry of Spain's Bankinter into the Irish banking market is expected to increase competition and bring more choices and value to customers.
India bank banned from opening new accounts over IT risksThe Reserve Bank of India has banned Kotak Mahindra Bank from acquiring new customers due to serious deficiencies in IT management.
Fold Adds New Feature And Team Member To Better Bank BitcoinersFold introduces Direct to Bitcoin feature for Bitcoin Checking Account, allowing users to auto-convert fiat to bitcoin seamlessly.
How to build a B2B brand that delivers lasting value | MarTechThe digital banking revolution often falls short of the seamless experience promised, revealing hidden fees and lack of tailored services.