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Stripe Applies for US Banking License to Expand Merchant Acquiring Capabilities
April 04, 2025

Stripe’s application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter has been accepted by the state of Georgia’s Department of Banking and Finance, bringing the financial infrastructure giant one step closer to directly accessing payment card networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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61% of Mid-Sized Banks Eye Fully Automated Lending
April 03, 2025

Digital lending is at a crossroads as financial institutions and banks grapple with modernizing their loan processes, revealing a significant divide between readiness for consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Revolut Aims to Pursue Global Growth After Building Out UK Banking Operations
March 18, 2025

After gaining a restricted banking license in the U.K. in July, Revolut is reportedly working to build out its banking operations there, expand globally and then launch an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Revolut Goes On Hiring Spree to Prep ‘Mobilization’ for UK Banking
March 13, 2025

Revolut is reportedly hiring 100 new staffers as it prepares to expand its U.K. banking business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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PagBrasil’s Compliance-First Approach Fast-Tracks Payment License
February 17, 2025

The need for speed and digital tools has become essential to the Latin American banking experience. Case in point: As detailed in PYMNTS’ recent exclusive sweep of 11 countries’ digital engagement, “How The World Does Digital”, more than 55% of the Brazilian population engages in...

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Paytm CEO Expects Digital Bank Recovery Following Regulatory Suspension
January 21, 2025

The founder of Paytm expects the company’s banking unit to spring back to life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Shastic and MeridianLink Partner on Workflow Automation for Financial Institutions
December 03, 2024

Shastic and MeridianLink have partnered to deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflow automation to banks and credit unions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Brazilian Banks Improve Profitability, Led by Digital Players
November 21, 2024

Digital banks reportedly led Brazilian banks’ profitability improvements during the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Lend, Don’t Break: How Mid-Size Banks Can Overcome Digital Lending Growing Pains
November 07, 2024

Throughout their history, mid-sized banks have served as a lifeline for local businesses across America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...