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PodcastFintech Insider Podcast by 11:FSSeptember 21, 2026

1100. News- After Dark: Nubank takes on the US, Monzo Aura launches, and can you trust AI with your money?

AI financial advice is wrong 57% of the time (88% on pensions), yet adoption is outpacing trust and regulation.

  • Nubank's US bet: Building on 140M customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, Nubank launched a no-fee credit card (1.5% cashback), 3.5% APY savings, and plans a stablecoin-based multi-currency account next month covering 35 Latin American countries.
  • Word-of-mouth strategy questioned: Panelists noted Nubank pairs a 'zero marketing spend' word-of-mouth approach with sponsoring Inter Miami and an F1 team, targeting an estimated 1-2M+ US-based Brazilian expats.

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