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- 1Nubank reportedly in early talks to acquire Monzo▼Nubank is reportedly in early stage talks with Monzo for a full takeover, while Advent International has been named one
Nubank, the Brazilian digital bank, is reportedly in early-stage talks for a full takeover of British challenger bank Monzo. At the same time, private equity firm Advent International has been named among several buyout firms interested in acquiring a minority stake in Monzo. The reports suggest Monzo is weighing sale options with multiple suitors.
- 2Second Revolut data breach reported within two weeks●Neues Datenleck bei Revolut Es ist noch keine zwei Wochen her, dass ich über ein Datenleck bei Revolut berichten musste.
A new data breach affecting Revolut has been reported, less than two weeks after a previous leak at the fintech company. The incident reportedly occurred on 5 and 6 September 2026 but was only disclosed now, hitting the US brokerage firm DriveWealth. Observers are questioning the company's data security and disclosure practices.
- 3Paris fintech Marble raises €6.5 million for compliance automation●Paris-based Marble raises €6.5 million to automate fraud and AML compliance with its no-code, open-source platform
Marble, a Paris-based startup, has raised €6.5 million to expand its no-code, open-source platform that automates fraud prevention and anti-money-laundering compliance. The funding will help the company grow its compliance automation tools for businesses. The raise highlights continued investor interest in regulatory technology and the burden companies face meeting financial crime rules.
- 4Mavi bets the AI boom creates a new kind of accountant●Mavi bets on the AI boom creating demand for a new kind of accountant https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/mavi-bets-on-the
Fintech startup Mavi is betting that the AI boom will drive demand for a new type of accountant, one adapted to overseeing automated finance work and AI-driven bookkeeping. The company is positioning itself to serve businesses whose financial operations are increasingly handled by machines rather than people, and the idea is drawing attention in startup and fintech circles.
- 5Fed Payments Chief Outlines Fintech's Next Chapter▼Fintech’s Next Chapter: Five Insights from the Fed’s Payments Chief
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank has published five insights from its payments chief on the future of fintech, outlining how the sector is expected to evolve and how regulators and banks are responding to innovation in payments. The release touches on themes shaping the next phase of financial technology, from faster payments infrastructure to collaboration between regulators and private firms.
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New research forecasts that embedded finance revenue will grow to US$617 billion by 2031, reflecting the rapid expansion of financial services integrated directly into non-financial platforms such as retail, software and marketplaces. Analysts expect payments, lending and insurance offered through these channels to become a major revenue stream for banks and fintechs as partnerships accelerate across industries.
- 7Revolut wins approval from Central Bank of Argentina●Revolut gets Central Bank of Argentina approval
Fintech company Revolut has received approval from the Central Bank of Argentina, clearing a regulatory hurdle for its operations in the country. The approval marks another step in the company's expansion across Latin America, where demand for digital banking and foreign currency services remains high amid local economic volatility. Further details about the scope of the licence were not immediately disclosed.
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Payments and commerce technology firm Pine Labs has extended its technology partnership with Australian retailer Woolworths Group for another five years. The deal continues the companies' existing collaboration on payment and checkout solutions across Woolworths' retail operations, reinforcing Pine Labs' growing international footprint.
- 9Tellus and Central Bank of Kansas City Launch FDIC-Insured Deposit Account▼Fintech Meets CDFI: Tellus and Central Bank of Kansas City Team Up on FDIC-Insured Deposit Account
Fintech company Tellus has announced a partnership with Central Bank of Kansas City, a community development financial institution, to offer customers an FDIC-insured deposit account. The collaboration pairs a technology-driven savings platform with a minority-depositary bank, expanding access to insured deposit products. The announcement was carried via PR Newswire; wider reactions and details on rates or rollout remain limited so far.
- 10Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M months after prior round●Insuretech Outmarket raises $34.5M just months after prior round https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/insuretech-outmarket-
Insurance technology startup Outmarket has raised $34.5 million in fresh funding, coming just months after its previous financing round. The rapid follow-up signals strong investor appetite for the company, which operates at the intersection of insurance, fintech and AI. Details on lead investors and use of proceeds remain limited in the initial report.