FinTech 17 February 2026

Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week

Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week

Nu Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $16.82 in premarket trading Wednesday, while StoneCo fell 2.4% and MercadoLibre slipped 0.6%. Nu is set to report fourth-quarter results Feb. 25 after the close, with investors focused on loan losses and margins. The company recently received conditional OCC approval to form a U.S. national bank, pending further regulatory sign-off. In its last quarter, Nu posted $783 million net income and $4.2 billion revenue.
February 18, 2026
Bahrain FinTech Bay’s new AlloyX stablecoin pact lands as Japan fintech market is tipped to hit $32.6 billion

Bahrain FinTech Bay’s new AlloyX stablecoin pact lands as Japan fintech market is tipped to hit $32.6 billion

AlloyX will partner with Bahrain FinTech Bay to develop regulated stablecoin applications, aiming for a launch pending regulatory approval. Bahrain’s central bank allows licensed issuers to offer single-currency, fiat-backed stablecoins under 2025 rules. IMARC Group projects Japan’s fintech market will more than triple by 2034 as digital payments expand.
February 17, 2026