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European Digital Bank N26 to Focus on Business Growth with Key Appointments to Supervisory Board

European digital bank N26 announced the appointment of Dr. Andreas Dombret, Byron Haynes and Dr. Daniel Terberger as new members of its Supervisory Board. They were elected at an Extraordinary General Meeting by shareholders, and will join N26’s Supervisory Board with “immediate effect.” Andreas Dombret… Read More

Coinbase and Tink Launch Pay By Bank Crypto Payments in Germany

Tink and digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) have announced a partnership in order to enable crypto purchases through Pay by Bank in Germany. As covered, Pay by Bank is an open banking-enabled payment option that allows consumers to transfer funds directly from one bank account… Read More

German CEOs to Focus on AI and Acquisitions to Cope with Economic Challenges : Research

KPMG noted that the overall sentiment in German boardrooms continues to get worse: around 72 percent of CEOs in the leading European economy still expect growth for their firm in the next 3 years – which is a low compared to 77 percent reported in… Read More

Germany’s Private Markets Hit Pause in Q3 as VC Investments Cooled : Research

Germany’s private markets have hit pause in Q3 2025 as venture capital investment cooled following several quarters of “renewed optimism.” This, according to an update from PitchBook which also noted that the slowdown marked somewhat of a reset for the European nation’s startup ecosystem, though… Read More

Berlin Automation, AI Startup n8n Secures $180m in Series C Funding

Berlin-based automation and AI orchestration startup n8n has raised $180 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $240 million and valuing the company at $2.5 billion, according to a company announcement. The round was led by Accel with participation from… Read More

21X and DekaBank Complete On-chain Trade on Polygon Testnet

21X, the operator of the EU-regulated on-chain trading and settlement system, and DekaBank, the securities services provider of the German Savings Banks Finance Group (Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe), announced the  completion of an on-chain trade on the Polygon testnet. This marks a step forward in their collaboration “to… Read More

VisualVest Introduces Direct ETF Trading Enabled by Upvest’s Investment Infrastructure

VisualVest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Investment, is reportedly expanding its product offering: with SelectETF end users are now able to trade ETFs independently. The technological foundation is being provided by Berlin-headquartered Upvest, which provides its investment infrastructure via its Investment API. As explained… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Introduces Banking Platform in France

N26 has announced the launch of its PEA (Share Savings Account), with no brokerage fees, to allow French people to “save and invest for the future while benefiting from tax treatment.” With its PEA offering, N26 allows French people “to invest in the largest European… Read More

Pathway Capital Management Establishes Munich Office, Expanding European Operations

Pathway Capital Management LP, a global private markets investment manager, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Munich, Germany via an affiliate, PCM Germany GmbH. Following continued interest from investors in Germany and continental Europe, this strategic expansion “marks a significant… Read More

Webull EU Teams Up with Upvest to Democratize European Investing with Fractional Shares

In a move aimed at improving retail investing, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. has announced a partnership with Upvest, Europe’s investment infrastructure provider. Unveiled this month, the collaboration introduces fractional trading of European stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Webull EU platform. This initiative, starting… Read More

German Fintech A³ Handelspartner GmbH Aims to Secure Funding via Crowdcube to Help European SMEs Access Loans

In an era where small and medium-sized enterprises grapple with persistent funding challenges, various platforms are emerging as potential solutions. German Fintech A³ Handelspartner GmbH intends to address challenges SMEs are facing and is aiming to secure funding via Crowdcube. A³ has launched its latest… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Co-founder Valentin Stalf Reflects on Transition to Supervisory Board

Valentin Stalf, co-founder and Co-CEO of N26, revealed he will step down from his executive role to join the N26 SE Supervisory Board in 2025, marking a key milestone after nearly 12 years at the helm. Stalf’s transition signals a new phase for both him… Read More

Frankfurt based Fintech 21X and Stellar to Support Tokenized Capital Markets

Frankfurt-based fintech 21X has emerged as a key player in the realm of tokenized capital markets, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how assets are traded and settled. With strategic partnerships and a regulatory license, 21X is paving the way for a secure, efficient, and accessible… Read More

DKB and Upvest to Enable Streamlined Securities Trading

Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) is announcing what it considers to be a major step in its digital strategy. Through a partnership with investment platform Upvest, DKB is set to transform its securities offering; this will create a “fully digital platform for more than 5.9 million… Read More

JP Morgan Chase to Launch Digital Bank in Germany

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) will launch a digital bank serving the German market in early 2026. This will be JPM’s second entry in the European market to offer a retail digital bank solution. While digital banks are readily available in Germany, JPM has a significant share… Read More

Germany: Digital Asset Custodian Tangany Raises €10 Million in Series A

Tangany, a  German digital asset custodian, has raised €10 million in Series A funding. Tangany is regulated by Bafin (the German securities regulator), and the company states it is preparing for Europe-wide expansion under EU MiCA rules. The funding was led by Baader Bank, Elevator Ventures… Read More

European Digital Bank N26 Aims to Stabilize Governance with Key Appointment

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

N26 Founder Steps Away from CEO Role

Valentin Stalf, co-founder of European digital bank N26, has exited the Chief Executive role at the banking firm following rumors of an executive shake-up. N26 was founded in 2013 and has grown into a digital bank operating across Europe, employing over 1500 individuals. Recently, N26… Read More

Investors Push to Oust Digital Bank N26 Co-CEOs Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

In a key development for Germany’s digital bank N26, investors are reportedly seeking to remove the company’s founders from their roles as co-chief executives, following renewed criticism from the country’s financial regulator, BaFin. The move comes as the fintech faces mounting pressure to address shortcomings… Read More

European Investment Infrastructure Firm Upvest Strengthens Engineering Team to Drive Growth

Upvest, an investment infrastructure provider in Europe, announces two key leadership hires to support its next phase of growth. Roberto Fajardo joins as SVP Engineering, and Alexander Matthey joins the board as Non-Executive Director. Together, they bring experience in “scaling financial infrastructure in regulated spaces… Read More

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