The flat-rate real estate startup that's got big players worried and BNPL's turning a corner | TechCrunchLandian introduces a flat-fee pricing model for real estate services, impacting traditional commission structures.Affirm and Klarna both report strong revenue growth, signaling robust performance in the buy now, pay later sector.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Ham vs Spam: How to Identify and Classify Spam E-mail (3/8/2025) | HackerNoonA former neobank for immigrants in Portugal highlights challenges in the fintech sector.Modern design often neglects half the population, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.
Zopa, the UK neobank, snaps up $87M at a $1B+ valuation, eschewing the IPO route | TechCrunchZopa's successful fundraising highlights its profitability and growth potential amidst a sluggish tech IPO market.
Dutch neobank Bunq advances US expansion, files for new licenceBunq is expanding to the US, filing for a broker-dealer license to offer investment options and gather user feedback before applying for full banking license.
Fintech Jupiter in talks to buy a stake in SBM Bank India | TechCrunchJupiter is seeking to acquire a stake in SBM India, reflecting a trend in Indian fintech partnerships with traditional banks.
Founded in war-torn Sudan, YC-backed Elevate now provides fintech to freelancers globally | TechCrunchFirst Sudanese startup accepted into Y Combinator, now rebranded to Elevate targeting wealth protection in Sudan and other African markets.
The flat-rate real estate startup that's got big players worried and BNPL's turning a corner | TechCrunchLandian introduces a flat-fee pricing model for real estate services, impacting traditional commission structures.Affirm and Klarna both report strong revenue growth, signaling robust performance in the buy now, pay later sector.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: Ham vs Spam: How to Identify and Classify Spam E-mail (3/8/2025) | HackerNoonA former neobank for immigrants in Portugal highlights challenges in the fintech sector.Modern design often neglects half the population, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.
Zopa, the UK neobank, snaps up $87M at a $1B+ valuation, eschewing the IPO route | TechCrunchZopa's successful fundraising highlights its profitability and growth potential amidst a sluggish tech IPO market.
Dutch neobank Bunq advances US expansion, files for new licenceBunq is expanding to the US, filing for a broker-dealer license to offer investment options and gather user feedback before applying for full banking license.
Fintech Jupiter in talks to buy a stake in SBM Bank India | TechCrunchJupiter is seeking to acquire a stake in SBM India, reflecting a trend in Indian fintech partnerships with traditional banks.
Founded in war-torn Sudan, YC-backed Elevate now provides fintech to freelancers globally | TechCrunchFirst Sudanese startup accepted into Y Combinator, now rebranded to Elevate targeting wealth protection in Sudan and other African markets.
Neobank Yopaki Aims To Make Every Mexican A BitcoinerYopaki, founded by Francisco Chavarria and Carlos Chida, aims to create a Bitcoin-focused neobank and investment app for users, especially in Mexico.
LatAm Bank Littio Ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as Demand for RWA Vaults GrowsLittio is enabling access to U.S. Treasury bills for Latin Americans through innovative crypto products and a move to Avalanche blockchain.
Amsterdam's bunq launches Stocks - Silicon Canalsbunq launches Stocks, a user-friendly investment product for digital nomads, simplifying the investment process in popular stocks and ETFs.
From a duo to almost 100 FTEs: How Lili's co-founder refines product through her experience owning an SMB - TearsheetLili simplifies financial management for small business owners by integrating banking, payments, invoicing, and tax management into one app.
This week in Dutch techThe Dutch tech ecosystem news highlights neobanks entering insurance, funding rounds, and new office openings, like the European Investment Fund in Amsterdam.