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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
Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank is reportedly in early-stage talks with UK challenger bank Monzo over a possible full takeover. Separately, buyout firm Advent International has been named among several private equity groups interested in acquiring a minority stake in the British lender. The reports suggest Monzo, long the subject of sale speculation, is now drawing serious interest from both strategic and financial suitors, potentially reshaping the UK fintech banking landscape.
- 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 customers has been reported, just under two weeks after a previous incident. The breach reportedly took place on 5 and 6 September 2026 but was only disclosed now, and it involves the US brokerage firm DriveWealth, which works with Revolut. Commenters are voicing frustration at the repeated security failures and questioning how customer data is being protected.
- 3Fed's Payments Chief Offers Five Insights on Fintech's Future●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 next chapter of fintech, outlining how the regulator sees the evolution of digital payments and financial technology. The piece offers a central bank perspective on where innovation in the payments industry is heading.
- 4Insuretech 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 software startup Outmarket has raised $34.5 million, coming just months after its previous funding round, according to TechCrunch. The quick follow-up raise signals strong investor appetite for AI-driven fintech and insurtech startups, and puts Outmarket among the sector's fastest-moving companies this year.
- 5Mavi bets AI boom will spark demand for new breed 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
Turkish fintech firm Mavi is betting that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence will create demand for a new type of accountant, one adapted to AI-driven finance. The company is positioning itself to serve businesses that need accounting expertise tailored to automated systems. Commenters shared the TechCrunch report, with discussion focused on whether AI will reshape rather than eliminate accounting roles.
- 6Purple Group launches embedded finance arm Hello Purple●Purple Group launches embedded finance division Hello Purple The group is packaging its own technology as an offering to
South African investment group Purple Group has launched Hello Purple, a new embedded finance division that packages the company's own banking and payments technology as a service for fintech developers. Through the offering, external firms can build Purple's financial infrastructure directly into their own products. The move follows a broader industry trend of financial groups monetising their technology stacks via business-to-business partnerships.
- 7Fintech Startup Tundr Raises €11.6 Million Series A●Fintech Startup Tundr Secures €11.6 Million Series A Funding
Fintech startup Tundr has secured €11.6 million in Series A funding. The round gives the company fresh capital to grow its financial technology business, though details on the investors, the startup's specific services, and its plans for the money have not been made clear in early coverage. It is one of the notable European fintech fundraising announcements circulating in startup circles.
- 8Tellus Partners with Central Bank of Kansas City on FDIC-Insured Accounts●Fintech Meets CDFI: Tellus and Central Bank of Kansas City Team Up on FDIC-Insured Deposit Account
Fintech firm Tellus and Central Bank of Kansas City, a certified Community Development Financial Institution, have announced a partnership offering an FDIC-insured deposit account. The deal pairs Tellus's consumer technology with the community bank's regulated banking charter, aiming to broaden access to insured savings products while supporting CDFI-led community lending.