VIALET, an electronic money institution licensed by the Bank of Lithuania, has expanded its cooperation with identity verification provider Ondato.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new ruling that will close down POS devices that are utilised outside of a merchant’s registered address.  

Wise has reportedly been exploring the possibility of becoming a fully licensed UK bank, a move that would mark a step in the fintech’s evolution from its origins as a money transfer service.

Google Play has upgraded its policy, effective as of 29 October 2025, to require crypto wallet apps to meet certain licensing conditions in specific countries.

Global digital payment provider Ant International has announced its collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the receipt of In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).

Asia-based B2B digital payments platform Sunrate has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a money services business licence from Bank Negara Malaysia.

Card issuing platform Marqeta has announced the completion of its acquisition of TransactPay, a BIN Sponsorship provider licensed as an EMI in the UK and the EEA.

Revolut has reportedly been weighing the possibility of buying a US lender in a bid to get an American banking licence more rapidly.

TerraPay has registered with AUSTRAC as an Independent Remittance Provider (IRP) and a Remittance Network Provider (RNP).

Axiology has targeted DLT License to enable digital bond issuance and trading for SMEs and retail investors.