Top Fintech News Stories for Oct. 18, 2021

Here are the most read news stories from our daily newsletter today:

• Challenger bank N26 raises $900 million at $9 billion valuation – TechCrunch
• Podcast 320: Renaud Laplanche of Upgrade – LendIt Fintech News
• ComplyAdvantage opens free startup crimefighting program to North America – LendIt Fintech News
• Bitcoin tops $60,000 for first time in six months as traders bet on ETF approval – CNBC
• Why KeyBank Changed Course with Its National Digital Brand – The Financial Brand
• Lawmakers clash over government’s role in preserving cash – American Banker
• GoHenry launches new financial literacy tool for children – Altfi
• The pick ‘n’ mix, Lego bank can work – The Finanser
• Jack Dorsey says Square may build a bitcoin mining system, adding to bitcoin price surge – CNBC
• Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins? Whatever. – Forbes