Step news and trends

Youth-Focused Finance Platform Step Raises $300M
Investments // October 11, 2022

Step, a financial platform aimed at teens and young adults, has raised $300 million in debt funding, bringing the company’s total raised capital to $500 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Zero Hash Tapped for Step’s Teen Crypto Platform
Partnerships // April 12, 2022

Zero Hash has been selected to help operate a cryptocurrency product for Step, a financial platform targeting “the next generation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Forward-Thinking Financial Services Target The Next Generation 
Financial Inclusion // April 28, 2021

Historically speaking, we haven’t thought too much about the financial habits of people under the age of 18, because kids aren’t legally allowed to be part of the financial system. A minor can open a bank account with their parent as a co-owner, but like...

Today In Digital-First Banking: Current Raises $220 Million; Step Lands $100 Million
Digital Banking // April 27, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Current raised $220 million in an Andreessen Horowitz-led Series D investment round, while Step has raised $100 million in Series C funding. Plus, Barclays is working with Amount to provide point-of-sale financing options. Get the Full Story Complete...

Interviews & Exclusives
FinTech Step Aims To Create The Concept Of ‘Family Banking’

December 23, 2020
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Quick Reads
MrBeast Scales Financial Wellness by Acquiring FinTech Step

February 09, 2026
MrBeast is deepening his involvement in the financial services sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Youth-Focused Finance Platform Step Raises $300M

October 11, 2022
Step, a financial platform aimed at teens and young adults, has raised $300 million in debt funding, bringing the company’s total raised capital to $500 million. Get the Full Story...

Zero Hash Tapped for Step’s Teen Crypto Platform

April 12, 2022
Zero Hash has been selected to help operate a cryptocurrency product for Step, a financial platform targeting “the next generation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Teen Banking Startup Step Takes In $100 Million In Series C Funding

April 27, 2021
Step has raised $100 million in Series C funding, the FinTech banking startup said in a news release on Tuesday (April 27). According to the company, its valuation has more...