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Monese launched a desktop version of its app
Uk based challenger banking app Monese has launched a desktop version of its banking platform.
Revolut has just lost two more executives
This comes just month after the Revoluts CFO David MacLean stepped down (among others).
Digital banks downloads drop in lockdown
Some of Europe’s top challengers are dealing with a drop of digital downloads in recent months. This signs that the COVID crisis could mean a huge threat to them.
Monzo applies for US banking licence
The digital challenger submitted the application on Monday. For a US banking licence to be approved, it could take up to two years for Monzo's application.
Are central banks going to finally create a digital alternative to cash?
According to a report from research and campaign group Positive Money, central banks should issue a digital version of cash to prevent the ‘privatization’ of money.
"Paper money will largely disappear in the next couple of years." Says Anne Boden of Starling
With regard to the coronavirus crisis, Boden is sure this will bring the demise of cash money. But she is also aware that this doesn't just bring benefits as it comes with other challenges.
Robinhood just made $60 million, triple what it made in March 2019
In recent months, coronavirus-linked market volatility has sent trading volumes on apps like Robinhood or Stake.
World Fintech Report 2020 - Banks have to transform into "Inventive banks"
Capgemini and Efma published World FinTech Report 2020 revealing traditional banks have an opportunity to thrive in today’s market by embracing Open X and becoming Inventive Banks.
N26 co-founders are taking 25 % pay cut for a year
The coronavirus crisis has already made senior executives from Monzo, Lloyds and Revolut to slice down their own personal income.
The Race for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). Coronavirus the Catalyst to Digital Cash
Among the Covid-19 epidemic, cash is seemingly becoming less utilised, while most social locations are […]
UK government launches £1.25bn plan to help start-ups
The Chancellor has announced support worth £1.25bn for UK start-ups and businesses driving research and development in some of the most dynamic sectors of the UK economy – ranging from tech to life sciences.
Leaked Google Pay screenshots reveal a Google debit card, a rival to Apple's
Google is likely going to push into banking and this could include a parallel to the Apple Card.
Revolut offers staff swap salary for shares
Revolut challenger bank's staff are being offered shares in exchange for lower take-home pay. This comes as the company seeks to tighten its belt in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santander launches PagoFX in the UK to take on TransferWise
Banco Santander has launched a cross-border payments app PagoFX in the UK, taking on the might of rival fintech unicorn TransferWise.
New "Money To Pay" prepaid card from CaixaBank and Global Payments
CaixaBank and Global Payments are building on a series of partnerships to build a joint prepaid venture in Europe.
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