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LONDON—Revolut's, a fintech that offers a variety of banking services that include debit and credit cards, crypto and payments services, has succeeded in its long-term quest to gain a U.K. banking license.

VIENNA, Austria—Switzerland is the most crypto-friendly country, with “almost a quarter (23%) of the total population already owning cryptocurrencies,” according to a new study.

LONDON—More than 10 million U.K. consumers and small businesses are now regularly benefiting from using open banking technology, according to a new report.

BASEL, Switzerland—The Financial Stability Board has published a report highlighting the risks affecting emerging economies from fo

ZURICH, Switzerland—An official with the Swiss National Bank said it is open to expanding its pilot project with wholesale central bank digital currencies.

LONDON—The U.K. ranks second for the most remittances sent in 2023, a new report from Visa reveals.

BRUSSELS, Belgium—Instant payments continue to gain traction across Europe, driven by increased consumer and business expectations, according to a new report.

WASHINGTON–The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said it is launched a new “GROW Project” to expand credit union business lending in Ukraine to support economic growth and the creation of jobs, even as that country remains under attack from Russia.

LONDON–The credit reference agency and open banking platform AperiData has launched a pilot program with some of its credit union clients in this country that is being supported by the illegal money lending team at Stop Loan Sharks England.

BOSTON—The World Council of Credit Unions presented annual awards for digital growth and distinguished service to credit union organizations and individuals during its World Credit Union Conference here.