Revolut’s US bet: A bank charter, a stablecoin pitch, and a graveyard of European challengers that tried before it
Revolut filed applications in March 2026 with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC to operate as a national bank in the United States. The London-based fintech seeks to break from reliance on partner banks through obtaining its own bank charter for Revolut Bank US, N.A.
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Figure Technology Solutions' blockchain-based loan marketplace processed $4.3 billion in volume during Q2, representing a 132% increase. Weekly loan applications exceeded $1 billion following the record quarter performance.
Databricks Raises $5 Billion to Expand Enterprise AI Agent Platform
Databricks raised $5 billion in funding at a $190 billion valuation, up from $134 billion in February. The company plans to expand its enterprise AI agent platform with the new capital.
Bank of America to buy up to 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9B
Bank of America will acquire up to 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9 billion. The investment reflects the bank's confidence in India as a growth market where it has operated for decades.