Nubank (NYSE:NU), one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms, announced today that it has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) of the United States. This undertaking is aligned with the company’s intention to explore future international opportunities by evolving its regional platform into a global model. Pursuing a U.S. national bank charter positions Nubank to unlock new possibilities within the U.S. financial landscape.
São Paulo, Brazil – The recently concluded Digital Assets Conference (DAC) 2025, held on September 22-23, 2025, in São Paulo, has solidified Latin America's position as a burgeoning hub for digital finance innovation and institutional engagement. The high-profile event brought together a formidable roster of global and regional finance and digital
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