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Revolut Secures French Banking License to Supercharge European Expansion
Banking // August 10, 2026

Revolut Bank S.A. has received a French full banking license and plans to begin expanding across Europe. 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...

Eurozone Consumers Expect Cooling Inflation While Experts Hold Firm
Economy // July 24, 2026

Consumers in euro area countries perceive and expect significant reductions in inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in a Friday (July 24) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

ECB Joins US Banks in Warning Stablecoins Could Drain Deposits
Cryptocurrency // July 20, 2026

The European Central Bank is adding its voice to banks in the United States in warning that widespread adoption of stablecoins could pull retail deposits out of traditional banks, weakening a critical source of funding for lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Europe’s Central Bank Suffers 2 Payments Outages in 1 Week
Banking // July 06, 2026

The European Central Bank’s payment system has experienced two outages in one week. 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 Today. By...

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Battleground Shapes up in Europe: Digital Euro and Central Banks vs Private Stablecoin Issuers

September 05, 2023
In Europe, the digital currency battleground is shaping up to be one where the central banks are on one side, and private issuers are on the other. 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 […]

Why SocGen’s B2B Marketplaces Strategy Needed FinTech

May 03, 2023
Online business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces are fast growing in popularity, helping to accelerate digital payment innovation in the business space. According to a research study by McKinsey, global sales generated via...

Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain

January 09, 2023
Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Consumer Demographics Determine Payment Preferences, Says European Central Bank

January 06, 2023
The way consumers shop and pay has been clearly digitized in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
ECB Expands Digital Euro Efforts With Pontes Tokenization Tool

September 21, 2026
The European Central Bank is expanding its digital euro efforts with its new Pontes solution. 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 Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Revolut Secures French Banking License to Supercharge European Expansion

August 10, 2026
Revolut Bank S.A. has received a French full banking license and plans to begin expanding across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Eurozone Consumers Expect Cooling Inflation While Experts Hold Firm

July 24, 2026
Consumers in euro area countries perceive and expect significant reductions in inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in a Friday (July 24) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

Europe’s Central Bank Suffers 2 Payments Outages in 1 Week

July 06, 2026
The European Central Bank’s payment system has experienced two outages in one week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...