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New analysis reported by FinTech Global suggests banks worldwide could lose around $230 billion in payments revenue as stablecoin adoption grows. The finding points to stablecoins increasingly handling cross-border and everyday payments that banks traditionally monetise through fees and foreign exchange margins. The story is being shared among banking and fintech watchers assessing how quickly digital dollar tokens could erode traditional payment income.
- 2Embedded finance revenue projected to hit $617 billion by 2031▼Embedded Finance Revenue to Reach $617 Billion Globally by 2031, as B2B Revenue Surges 390%
New industry projections put global embedded finance revenue at $617 billion by 2031, with the B2B segment expected to grow 390% over the period. The forecast points to rapid adoption of financial services bundled into non-financial platforms, as companies increasingly offer payments, lending and insurance directly within their own products.
- 3Argentina approves Revolut's purchase of Banco Cetelem▼Argentina clears Revolut to buy Banco Cetelem
Argentine regulators have approved Revolut's acquisition of Banco Cetelem, clearing the way for the British fintech to take over the consumer bank. The deal marks a significant step in Revolut's expansion into Latin America, giving it a local banking licence and established customer base in Argentina, one of the region's largest financial markets.
- 4Revolut Gains Argentina Banking Licence via Banco Cetelem Deal●Revolut Secures Argentina Banking License with Banco Cetelem Acquisition Approval
Revolut has secured approval to operate as a bank in Argentina, with regulators clearing its acquisition of Banco Cetelem, the local lender previously owned by BNP Paribas. The move gives the UK fintech a full banking licence in one of Latin America's largest markets, deepening its push into the region alongside rivals like Nubank. Analysts see it as a major step in Revolut's global expansion beyond its European base.