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Revolut Pitched China Expansion to Investors: Report
- The fintech outlined plans for “hiring, licensing, [and] scoping” opportunities in the country.
- It described the Asia-Pacific regulatory landscape as “neutral” and labelled Europe’s as “aggressive.”
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 05:41 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Revolut Restarts Crypto Staking in Hungary Following Regulatory Review
- Earlier this month, Hungary passed a law that criminalizes trading on unlicensed crypto platforms, prompting Revolut to pause most of its crypto features.
- The regulators clarified that staking, which involves verifying blockchain transactions and earning rewards, is legally distinct from exchange activity.
Friday, 25/07/2025 | 19:24 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut’s Double HQ—Banks on EU as London Wobbles
- Revolut is opening a Western Europe HQ in Paris, seeking a French banking license.
- It plans to invest over €1 billion, creating 400 jobs in stages by 2029.
- Move strengthens dual-HQ strategy—Paris for Western Europe, Lithuania for the rest.
Monday, 21/07/2025 | 08:40 GMT by
Louis Parks
“We’re Engaging with CFD Providers to Resolve Their Friction Points,” Says Revolut Cyprus CEO
- “MiCA helps the industry normalize and be recognized like a MiFID license,” Costas Michael told Finance Magnates.
- The firm leverages its CASP license to offer crypto trading, staking, and tools via the new Revolut X platform.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 15:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Eyes $65B Valuation: Will It Step Up Its CFDs Push?
- According to the Financial Times, the fintech is in talks to raise around $1 billion at a valuation of $65 billion.
- It already offers CFDs in three European countries. It remains to be seen whether the higher valuation will prompt expansion of those services faster.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 06:42 GMT by
Arnab Shome
After Bonds in Europe, Revolut Brings “Tax-Efficient Stock Investing” to UK Retail Investors
- The firm’s new ISA allows UK customers to invest from £1, while EEA users can access bonds starting at €100.
- Recently, the company has agreed to acquire Banco Cetelem, entering Argentina’s banking market with a local license.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Zopa vs Revolut et al: Fintech Heavyweights Are Just Getting Started
- Zopa Bank is launching current accounts to rival Revolut and Monzo in the UK.
- Airwallex goes for licenses in the UK and US, fueling its expansion into key markets.
- Revolut has entered Argentina, while Airwallex gains momentum in Canada.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 08:04 GMT by
Louis Parks
Revolut Enters Argentina With Purchase of Local Lender From BNP: Report
- The acquisition reportedly includes Banco Cetelem’s local banking license and approximately $6.4 million in assets.
- Revolut is reportedly actively pursuing at least 10 additional banking licenses around the world to support its growth.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 20:37 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut Names Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier Western Europe CEO in Banking License Drive
- Cossa-Dumurgier will oversee regulatory engagement with the French banking authority ACPR and the European Central Bank to facilitate Revolut’s licensing and growth in France.
- She brings extensive experience from previous leadership roles at BNP Paribas, McKinsey, the French Ministry of Finance, BlaBlaCar, Believe, and Société Générale.
Tuesday, 24/06/2025 | 19:46 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut Eyes Israel Expansion: Engages with Regulator to Become a “Lean Bank”
- The bank entered the country in 2023 and appointed Uri Nathan as local CEO earlier this year.
- Rapid, an Israeli fintech with operations only in overseas markets, is also eyeing entry into the country as a “thin bank.”
Tuesday, 10/06/2025 | 08:55 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Revolut and Wero: The Eurozone Wallet Wars Just Got Interesting
- Revolut to join EPI, integrating Wero for users in France, Belgium, Germany.
- Wero offers instant, account-to-account, peer-to-peer payments—with more to come.
- Move part of Europe’s push to payment sovereignty, cutting reliance on US-heavy networks.
Friday, 06/06/2025 | 06:32 GMT by
Louis Parks
Revolut Eyes Crypto Derivatives Market, General Manager Job Posting Shows
- The job listing spans London, Barcelona, and Dubai, suggesting the company is seeking both talent and regulatory flexibility across multiple regions.
- However, the company may face regulatory hurdles in the UK, where the Financial Conduct Authority has banned crypto derivatives for retail users since 2021.
Tuesday, 03/06/2025 | 19:45 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut’s CFD Trading Launch Lead Departs as Head of Wealth & Trading After 3 Years
- At Revolut, Sergei Riabov launched CFDs, robo-advisory, ETFs, and a trading subscription.
- Previously, Riabov spent over five years at Tinkoff, helping grow it into a leading broker by active users.
Friday, 23/05/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Aims for 10 Million Users in France with EU HQ and Banking License Push
- The firm plans to invest more than €1 billion in France and seek a local banking license.
- The company secured a UK banking license and seeks approvals in other markets, including India.
Monday, 19/05/2025 | 12:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
London’s Fintech FOMO: Treasury Woos Revolut and Monzo for IPOs
- UK government in talks with Revolut, Monzo, other fintech unicorns, to encourage IPOs.
- London has struggled to retain big tech listings, with firms like ARM choosing NY instead.
- Revolut and Monzo remain coy, while Treasury ramps up efforts to make UK more appealing.
Wednesday, 14/05/2025 | 09:05 GMT by
Louis Parks
Revolut to Enable Bitcoin Lightning Payments in Europe in Collaboration with Lightspark
- The Lightning Network is gaining wider adoption, with platforms like Strike reporting substantial transaction volumes.
- Through this integration, Revolut is expanding beyond crypto custody and trading into active transaction processing.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 15:37 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut Dials Up Disruption: Fintech Unicorn Expands in Telecom Arena
- Revolut to launch mobile plans in UK, Germany, unlimited domestic data, generous roaming.
- The fintech’s eSIM service has proven popular, signaling demand for integrated offerings.
- Revolut aims to disrupt providers with transparent pricing and app-based convenience.
Monday, 05/05/2025 | 05:53 GMT by
Louis Parks
How Revolut Added 15 Million Users in Just One Year (While Doubling Profits)
- Revolut's profit before tax jumped 149% to $1.4 billion in 2024 as its customer base grew 38% to 52.5 million.
- The fintech company saw revenue surge 72% to $4 billion with particularly strong growth in crypto and wealth.
Thursday, 24/04/2025 | 06:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Will Revolut Target Its 5 Million-User Market in France With CFDs Next?
- The milestone was achieved nearly a year after Revolut partnered with CMC Markets to offer access to various financial instruments, including equity CFDs.
- Revolut is now eying 10 million French users by the end of 2026 and 20 million by 2030.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 19:25 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Revolut’s EU Trading Unit Gains MiFID II Upgrade from Lithuania Following €3.5 Million Fine
- The Bank of Lithuania upgraded Revolut’s European trading unit to a Category A firm.
- Recently, the firm launched Revolut X, a crypto trading app for UK users.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 14:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut Targets Young Traders With New Crypto App, Taking on Binance and Coinbase
- The company's renewed focus on crypto follows regulatory challenges which forced it to pause services in the UK and US.
- Revolut X is a dedicated crypto platform launched by Revolut last year, initially for users in the UK.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 14:10 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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