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Revolut launches EURR, its first euro-backed stablecoin

Crypto Digital Banks News

Revolut has begun the gradual rollout of EURR, its first stablecoin linked to the euro. Issued by Stripe-owned Bridge and integrated directly into Revolut’s retail app, the new digital asset is designed to connect traditional euro balances with on-chain finance. EURR will initially be available to a selected group of eligible customers in Denmark, Poland […]

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Revolut Surpasses 120 ATMs in Spain One Year After Launch

Digital Banks News

Revolut now operates 122 ATMs across Spain Just one year after launching its own ATM network in Spain, Revolut has announced that it now operates 122 ATMs across the country, marking another milestone in the fintech’s expansion beyond digital banking. The company, which serves more than 6.5 million customers in Spain, also revealed plans to

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Revolut Launches Fully Licensed Bank in the UK for 13 Million Customers

Digital Banks News

Revolut has officially launched its fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom after receiving final regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The move allows Revolut Bank UK Ltd to operate as a full bank in the country, marking a major milestone for the fintech company, which already serves around 13 million customers in

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Revolut Appoints Wiktor Stopa to Lead Growth in Central and Eastern Europe

Digital Banks News

Revolut has appointed Wiktor Stopa as Associate Director responsible for Growth and Marketing in Central and Eastern Europe, while he will continue overseeing the same functions across Western Europe. The fintech company now serves more than 70 million customers globally. The move reflects Revolut’s increasing focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), one of the

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Thailand Launches “TouristDigiPay”: Crypto-to-Baht Wallet for Foreign Visitors

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Thailand has switched on TouristDigiPay, a national pilot that lets foreign visitors convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht and pay locally via regulated e-wallets. The 18-month sandbox is designed to nudge tourist spending higher while keeping payments squarely inside Thailand’s existing financial rules. How TouristDigiPay works Caps and safeguards Why Thailand is doing this (right now)

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Wise increases free ATM withdrawals and removes fixed fee from May 2026

Digital Banks News

Wise is changing its ATM withdrawal pricing starting 1 May 2026 — allowing users to withdraw more cash for free, while slightly increasing the percentage fee after the limit is exceeded. The update applies to withdrawals both domestically and abroad and affects all Wise card holders. Don’t have a Wise account yet?Open one in minutes

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Revolut Pay Enters the AI Commerce Era with Google AP2 Integration

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Revolut is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven digital commerce. The fintech company has announced that Revolut Pay is now one of the first payment methods in the European Union compatible with Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) — a new standard designed to enable payments initiated and managed by AI agents. The integration allows

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Revolut Plans Entry Into Peru and Applies for a Full Banking Licence

Digital Banks News

Revolut, one of the world’s largest fintech companies, has officially announced plans to enter the Peruvian market, marking another strategic step in its expansion across Latin America. The company has submitted an application for a full banking licence in Peru and appointed Julien Labrot as CEO of Revolut Peru, who will lead local operations and

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The Eurozone and the Bulgarian Stock Exchange: How Bulgaria Enters the Real European Capital Market

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Why adopting the euro is a structural — not a currency — shock, and why it will permanently change Bulgarian equities In public discourse, euro adoption is most often reduced to topics such as prices, inflation, and banking fees. What is rarely discussed, however, is the deepest and most long-term effect of joining the eurozone:

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McLaren Secures Mastercard as New F1 Title Sponsor in $100M+ Deal

Digital Banks News

Formula 1’s fintech grid is getting crowded. Following Revolut’s headline-making partnership with Audi’s future F1 team, McLaren has announced Mastercard as its new title sponsor in a deal reportedly worth around $100 million per season. Starting in 2026, McLaren will officially race as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, making the global payments giant its

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Revolut launches Mobile Plans in Poland. It’s the first market worldwide to get the new service

Digital Banks News Technologies

Warsaw, 16 December 2025 – Revolut has announced the launch of Revolut Mobile Plans, full-scale mobile plans available without long-term contracts. Poland is the first market in the world where the fintech is introducing the service in this form. The new offer includes unlimited calls and SMS in Poland and across the EU, domestic data

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Binance Appoints Co-Founder Yi He as Co-CEO as Exchange Nears 300 Million Users

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Binance has announced a major leadership update as it approaches a historic milestone of 300 million global users. Co-founder Yi He, one of the driving forces behind the company since its creation, has been appointed co-CEO alongside the current CEO, Richard Teng. The announcement was made during Richard Teng’s keynote at Binance Blockchain Week, marking

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Revolut Launches “Street Mode”: Location-Based Protection for Safer Transfers

Digital Banks News

Revolut has introduced a new security feature – Street Mode, designed to add an additional layer of protection when using the app. Street Mode works alongside State Protection, a tool already used by more than 1 million customers across Europe to prevent unauthorized transactions in cases of theft or coercion. The feature arrives right before

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Klarna Launches KlarnaUSD Stablecoin Ahead of 2026 Mainnet Debut

Crypto News

Klarna has officially confirmed the launch of KlarnaUSD, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, entering the digital asset space for the first time. The move marks a notable shift in strategy for the company, whose CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski had previously been a vocal crypto sceptic.The stablecoin is currently being tested on Tempo’s testnet and is expected to

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Revolut and Booking.com Launch One-Click Payments

Digital Banks News

Revolut Pay has officially arrived on Booking.com — one of the world’s largest online travel platforms — strengthening Revolut’s offering for frequent travellers.The integration allows more than 65 million Revolut customers to pay for accommodation quickly, securely, and without friction, directly from the Booking.com checkout. The launch comes at a moment of strong growth for

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OpenAI and PayPal Launch Instant Checkout in ChatGPT

Digital Banks News

PayPal’s global merchant network and OpenAI’s conversational platform are joining forces to enable in-chat shopping, instant payments, and AI-powered commerce. PayPal and OpenAI have unveiled a strategic collaboration that will bring payments, product discovery, and merchant storefronts directly into ChatGPT. By adopting the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), PayPal will allow millions of ChatGPT users to

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ECB Moves Digital Euro Project to Next Phase, Eyes Pilot in 2027

Digital Banks News Technologies

The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed it is moving the digital euro project to the next phase, following the successful completion of its preparation phase that began in November 2023. The decision reflects strong political backing from EU leaders, who urged accelerated progress at the October 2025 Euro Summit. The new phase focuses on

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CB Insights Unveils the Fintech 100: The Most Promising Fintech Startups of 2025

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CB Insights has released its 8th annual Fintech 100 list, highlighting the world’s top 100 most promising private fintech companies that are shaping the next generation of financial services. Selected from over 15,000 startups worldwide, this year’s cohort spans 26 countries and covers 14 categories — from crypto payments and AI-driven finance to embedded banking,

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Revolut Secures Full Banking Licence in Mexico — First Independent Digital Bank to Do So

Digital Banks News

Revolut, the global fintech with over 65 million retail customers, has received final authorisation from the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), with the approval of the Bank of Mexico, to begin operating as a Multiple Banking Institution in the country. This marks a historic moment: Revolut becomes the first independent digital bank to directly

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Revolut Secures Approval to Establish Bank in Colombia – Plans 2026 Launch

Digital Banks News

Revolut, the global fintech giant with more than 65 million customers worldwide, has officially received authorization from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) to establish Revolut Bank Colombia S.A.. This marks the first step in Colombia’s two-stage licensing process, paving the way for the company’s entry into Latin America’s third-largest economy as a regulated bank.

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Revolut Opens Global Headquarters in London and Maps the Road to 100 Million Customers

Digital Banks News

Revolut has taken another major step in its development by opening its global headquarters in London’s financial district of Canary Wharf. With this move, the fintech giant not only strengthens its position in the UK but also lays the foundation for its next ambitious goal – reaching 100 million customers by mid-2027. From 65 to

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