Technology News 11.02.2026
LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: February 11, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 11, 2026, 6:52 AM EST MrBeast buys Step banking app to launch new financial arm February 11, 2026, 6:52 AM EST. MrBeast, the YouTube creator, has acquired Step, a banking app aimed at teens, as part of Beast Industries' push into financial services. In a press release, Beast Industries said the deal combines Step's fintech platform with its audience reach to broaden access to financial literacy and money management. Step bills itself as addressing teens and helps teens build credit while teaching it. The app offers interest-free loans up