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This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. LAS VEGAS – Nabbing its own bank charter is Revolut’s “mission” in the U.S., in part to get direct access to regulators, the fintech’s top stateside executive, Sid Jajodia, said Tuesday. “While the partnership model works well, you miss out on things,” he said onstage at the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas. “You don't have a seat at the table with the regulator. ...

Summary of Key Points from the Fintech Radar | Europe Industry Overview - The report covers developments in the fintech industry, particularly focusing on new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and funding activities within the sector. Key Companies and Developments 1. **OpenAI** - Launched Instant Checkout, allowing US users to purchase directly from Etsy sellers via ChatGPT, with plans to integrate over a million Shopify merchants soon [1][4][7] 2. **Wealthfront** - Filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq under the ticker WLTH, reporting a net income of $61 million on revenues of $175.6 million for 1H25, a decline from $132 million net income on $145.9 million revenues in 1H24 [1][5] 3. **Fiserv** - Signed an agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management to enhance institutional deposit funding capacity, aiming to improve financial institutions' balance sheets and liquidity. The transaction is expected to close by 1Q26 [2][5] 4. **Viamericas** - Raised $114 million to expand its global remittance network, currently operating 300,000 payout locations in 95 countries [3][5] 5. **Swift** - Announced plans to add a blockchain-based ledger to its infrastructure, collaborating with over 30 financial firms to enhance transaction validation and enable real-time cross-border payments [8][5] 6. **Visa** - Launched a pilot program for pre-funded stablecoins to facilitate cross-border payments, allowing businesses to pre-fund Visa Direct with stablecoins [10][11][5] 7. **Nubank** - Applied for a US federal banking charter to expand its operations in the US, allowing it to offer deposit accounts, credit cards, and lending services [14][15][5] 8. **Circle and Deutsche Börse** - Collaborated to advance stablecoin adoption in Europe, focusing on integrating Circle's stablecoins within Deutsche Börse's financial infrastructure [15][5] Financial Trends and Insights - The fintech sector continues to attract significant funding, with US fintechs leading with approximately $16.1 billion raised YTD, followed by Europe at $9.3 billion and Asia at $6.1 billion [19][20][22] Additional Insights - Fiserv's management expressed a commitment to modernizing core platforms and expanding services for small and medium-sized businesses, despite concerns about meeting medium-term growth targets [9][5] - The report highlights the strategic importance of stablecoin integration and blockchain technology in enhancing liquidity and operational efficiency across financial institutions [10][11][8][15]

Core Insights - MercadoLibre is increasingly recognized as a complex entity rather than just the "Amazon" of Latin America, with strong growth but rising risks [1][2][16] Growth Performance - In Q2 2025, MercadoLibre's net revenue increased by 34% year-over-year to $6.8 billion, driven by nearly 37% growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) on a forex-neutral basis [3] - The company has over 71 million unique buyers, marking a 25% increase from the previous year [3] - The fintech segment, Mercado Pago, saw its credit portfolio grow by 91% year-over-year to $9.3 billion, with monthly active users reaching 68 million [4] Investment Strategy - MercadoLibre plans to invest approximately $13 billion in 2025, focusing on logistics, technology upgrades, and payment infrastructure in key markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina [6] - These investments are crucial for long-term competitiveness but will increase short-term costs and exposure to macroeconomic volatility [7] Profitability Challenges - Profitability faced challenges in Q2 2025, with net income at $523 million and operating margin declining to 12.2% from 14.3% a year earlier [8] - Increased shipping costs and a reduction in the free-shipping threshold from 79 reais to 19 reais contributed to margin pressure [9][10] Competitive Landscape - MercadoLibre faces intensified competition, particularly from Shopee and Temu, which have adopted aggressive pricing strategies [13] - Nubank is also expanding in digital finance, posing a challenge to Mercado Pago's market position [13] Market Environment - Latin America presents additional complexities, including inflation, currency fluctuations, and political instability, particularly affecting the Argentine peso [12] - Despite these challenges, the vast market offers opportunities for multiple players to thrive [14] Investment Outlook - MercadoLibre remains a solid growth stock, but execution risk has become more pronounced, necessitating close monitoring of performance [15][16] - The potential for growth in e-commerce and digital payments in Latin America remains significant, supported by the company's strong competitive advantages [17]

Core Viewpoint - Monzo is planning to reapply for a US banking license after a previous attempt was halted due to regulatory challenges, aiming to revive its expansion plans in the US market [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Context - Monzo withdrew its initial application for a US banking license in 2021 after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) indicated that approval was unlikely [2]. - The OCC and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have recently removed certain guidelines that complicated banking deals, potentially facilitating Monzo's renewed application [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the year ending March 2025, Monzo reported a 48% increase in revenue to £1.2 billion and pre-tax profits of £60.5 million [3]. - In July 2023, Monzo was fined £21 million ($28.5 million) by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to maintain adequate anti-financial crime controls [3][4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - If successful, Monzo would join other fintech companies expanding in the US market, such as Checkout.com and Nubank, which are also enhancing their US presence [3].

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Nubank's Cristina Junqueira says the financial firm's services in the US have a possibility of resonating "beyond the Latin American community" #BBGWomenMoneyPower https://t.co/D71n0UVSBN https://t.co/SQC5e4MgNR ...

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JUST IN: 🇧🇷 Brazil’s Nubank hires former Coinbase product director Michael Rihani as its new Director of Crypto.Rihani previously worked on integrating Bitcoin payments at Tesla.Nubank serves over 123 MILLION customers. 🟧 https://t.co/6HD6h2TRya ...

Stablechains won’t be won on lower fees, but on distribution.With Stripe’s users, recent acquisitions (Privy, Bridge), and partners (Visa, Shopify, Nubank, OpenAI, more), @tempo has a clear edge.Can it scale beyond Stripe rails?Enterprise now 50% off! Latest research👇Kaleb (@Kaleb0x):The stablechain space is facing increasing competition, but- Stripe’s Current Users,- Acquisitions (Privy & Bridge) +- Partners (Visa, Shopify, Nubank, OpenAI, and more)give @tempo a unique distribution advantage that primes it ...