Ziglu founder Mark Hipperson rejoins company as executive chairman

  • Mark Hipperson rejoins Ziglu as executive chairman.
  • Ziglu, founded in 2018 and launched in 2020, specializes in mobile banking and cryptocurrency services.
  • Kevin Hanley and Mark Jenkinson are set to become co-CEOs at Ziglu.
  • Some team members have departed, while familiar faces return to support the company’s growth.
  • Ziglu plans significant expansion with innovative financial products within nine months.
  • Ziglu has held regulatory approval as an electronic money institution and cryptoasset firm since September 2020.
  • A proposed acquisition by Robinhood in April 2022 fell through.
  • Ziglu previously partnered with ClearBank to offer virtual GBP bank accounts in the UK.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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