A 25-year-old just raised $180M to build a US bank from scratch
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Augustus, led by 25-year-old Ferdinand Dabitz, raised $180M to build a US national bank aiming to provide direct US dollar access to foreign banks and fintechs, bypassing correspondent banking. The bank integrates traditional payment rails and stablecoins, using AI for 24/7 settlement, targeting regions with limited dollar access.
