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Nu Holdings is looking to buy Monzo for $13 billion, grabbing attention in the market.

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Nu’s own business is growing, and a Monzo deal could open new markets. But Monzo faces stronger competition and is changing its business, and the unconfirmed deal may use cash and shares, so its effect on Nu is not established.

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A purchase could give Nu a way to reach customers in new countries. But the report says Nu is still considering it and could choose only a stake. Monzo faces stronger competition and is changing its business. Nu would use cash and shares, but the report gives no final terms or proven benefit. Nu's revenue grew 39% in the second quarter, and it had 139 million users and $22 billion in cash and short-term investments. Those results show growth in Nu's existing business, but they do not establish what Monzo would add.

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