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January 9, 2024

German Neobank Trade Republic With Net Profit And New Debit Card Offer!

Marking five years since its inception, the German FinTech Trade Republic has grown to become Europe's largest broker and a leading savings platform. Boasting a customer base of 4 million across 17 countries, the company now manages assets totaling around €35 billion. The fintech concluded its 2023 financial year with a net profit while concurrently offering its customers the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate of 4% per annum.

December 14, 2023

ABN AMRO Acquires Dutch Neobroker BUX!

It was a challenger to Trade Republic, Scalable Capital and the like for a while, but now the Dutch neobroker BUX belongs to a bank. ABN AMRO announced today that it has acquired BUX and its approximately 500,000 customers. This comes as no surprise to observers, as ABN AMRO Ventures, the bank's investment arm in start-ups, was one of the fintech broker's early backers. BUX is available in several EU member states.

December 11, 2023

Urgent Warning: Brace For Scam Attacks In The Anticipated Crypto Bull Run! Make Your Due Diligence!

The recent sharp rise in crypto prices points to the next crypto bull run. This means that regulated retail brokers such as Robinhood, Trade Republic, Coinbase, and Bitpanda will be courting customers and their funds, and scammers will be looking for potential victims with fake campaigns. If you plan to try your luck as a retail trader, you should first spend a lot of time selecting your broker. Avoid unregulated providers at all costs.

December 11, 2023

U.S. Broker Robinhood Prepares For The Next Crypto Bull Cycle With European Expansion!

Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter since early 2022, fintech brokers like the German-based Trade Republic and its American counterpart Robinhood are gearing up for a shift in the tide. Trade Republic recently made headlines with its new banking license awarded by Germany's BaFin, marking a significant milestone. Meanwhile, Robinhood is expanding to Europe, introducing its crypto app to the European market, aiming to allure users with attractive rewards and competitive fees.

December 7, 2023

Impressive: German Broker Trade Republic Secures Banking License!

Berlin-based fintech Trade Republic has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a full banking license from the German financial supervisory authority, BaFin. This development places Trade Republic alongside prominent fintech banks like N26 and Solaris, expanding its capabilities beyond its current status as a securities trading bank. Previously, the broker partnered with licensed banking partners like Deutsche Bank.

June 6, 2022

No FinTech Crisis? German Online Broker Unicorn Trade Republic Secures €250 Million!

Amid the global downturn of the FinTech segment, the Berlin-based online broker unicorn Trade Republic secured another €250 million in a Series C extension at a valuation of €5 billion, PayCom42 reported. The round was led by Ontario Teachers', one of the world's largest pension funds and institutional investors, along with the participation of existing investors. Just a year ago Trade Republic raised $900 million in a Sequoia-led round. The German FinTech was founded in 2015 by Christian Hecker, Thomas Pischke and Marco Cancellieri.

How U.S. Law Enforcement Infiltrated The International Crypto Scene!

In an unprecedented move, the FBI infiltrated the crypto world with its own token, NexFundAI, to crack down on market manipulation. This case marks a significant shift in crypto enforcement, signaling that law enforcement is evolving its tactics to keep pace with the complexities of the digital asset space. As more fraudsters are exposed, the crackdown on wash trades and pump-and-dump schemes is just beginning.

Breaking: German Co-Founder of Crypto Fraud Scheme USI Tech On The Run!

USI Tech was one of the first MLM schemes to use cryptocurrencies to defraud its investors. FinTelegram has issued several warnings aginst the scheme. Horst Jicha has now gone fugitive, leaving behind a trail of defrauded investors and evading justice in the $150 million USI Tech fraud case. With Jicha on the run, the case serves as a chilling reminder of the risks in the volatile crypto world.

Binance Chief Financial Crime Compliance Officer Denied Bail in Nigerian Case!

Think twice before starting to work for the world's larger crypto exchange. As Binance’s financial crime compliance officer faces money laundering charges in Nigeria, questions mount over the company’s compliance safeguards and the risks involved in its global operations. The denial of bail for Tigran Gambaryan and the ongoing legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the company’s future.

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Solaris Bleeds Cash and Jobs: Can This High-Risk Fintech Survive, Let Alone IPO?

Solaris, a German fintech and neobank, has a long history of compliance troubles. Moreover, its ongoing financial losses and regulatory woes doubt its long-term profitability, even as it sheds jobs and restructures for survival. A potential IPO, as rumored by the German platform Gründerszene, seems speculative at best in light of its deep-rooted issues with compliance and financial stability.

Breaking: The Binance-Like $3.1 Billion Money Laundering Settlement of TD Bank!

TD Bank, one of North America's largest financial institutions, has been hit with a historic $3.1 billion settlement over money laundering violations. This case represents one of the most significant AML enforcement actions in U.S. history, both in terms of the financial penalties imposed and the severity of the admitted misconduct. Only Binance, with its $4.1 billion settlement, was even larger.