[After a $200 Million Investment in BitMine, MrBeast Acquires Youth-Focused Banking App Step] Odaily Planet Daily reports that Beast Industries has announced its acquisition of Step, a mobile banking app targeting teenagers and young adults, to advance its presence in the financial services sector. Step currently boasts over 7 million users and has raised approximately $500 million from investors such as Stephen Curry and Justin Timberlake. Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold stated that the acquisition will leverage technology-driven solutions to enhance the financial well-being of its audience. Previously, Ethereum mining company BitMine Immersion Technologies invested $200 million in Beast Industries in January, with both parties exploring the integration of DeFi features into financial platforms. Additionally, Beast Holdings filed a trademark application for MrBeast Financial in October, covering cryptocurrency trading and payment processing services. (Cointelegraph)