In brief
- Beast Industries, MrBeast’s holding company, is acquiring Step, a mobile banking platform for teenagers and young adults with FDIC insurance through Evolve Bank & Trust.
- Step has raised $491 million from high-profile investors including Stephen Curry, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and The Chainsmokers.
- The acquisition follows 2025 trademark filings hinting at MrBeast’s interest in crypto exchanges and financial products, now materializing through teen-focused banking.
Beast Industries, a financial entity tied to YouTube star MrBeast, has agreed to acquire fintech startup Step for an undisclosed amount.
Beast Industries is the holding company behind MrBeast’s consumer brands, including packaged snack brand Feastables, and…
Feb 09 2026
