Danish fintech startup Clearhaus buys 33% of a Danish bank – eyeing new business model and expansion — Clearhaus — “Clearhaus has recently acquired 33% (worth 10 mil EUR) of the Copenhagen Cooperative Bank… Our interest is in closing the gap between traditional banking and acquiring. Clients will be able to see where they stand banking-wise without delay based on their transaction activity. We want to issue cards as well.”
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