Revolut
Coverage of Revolut in the Nexus archive.
- Persolabs hidden fees
The user reported falling victim to a billing issue with Persolabs after taking their personality test, incurring charges of 50€ for a subscription and repeated attempts to charge another 30€. The individual blocked them on Revolut, wrote an email requesting the deletion of billing data, and sought advice on how to cancel the recurring payments related to ai.persolabs.
- Revolut cuts back WeWork access for premium customers after price rises
Revolut has reduced WeWork access for its premium customers following a rise in prices. As a result, subscribers are losing access to various European office spaces in cities such as Paris, Brussels, Milan, and London.
- Zama brings its blockchain-privacy token to Revolut’s 70 million users
Zama listed its ZAMA token on Revolut across the EEA, making its blockchain-privacy protocol accessible. This move opens the privacy protocol to the fintech's 70 million-plus customers.
- Revolut wins French banking licence
Revolut secured a French banking licence, an achievement that was reported in the title. This authorization from the regulator is expected to accelerate the UK-headquartered fintech's European expansion plans.
- BDT & MSD Partners buys into tech
BDT & MSD Partners, managing Michael Dell's fortune, is expanding into tech investments by hiring Goldman Sachs' Darren Cohen to lead a new tech fund. The firm raised a $832 million technology fund last year and has stakes in companies like OpenAI, Waymo, and Helsing, signaling a shift from its previous strategy of diversifying away from technology.
- Revolut Hits US$115 Billion, Topping Nubank in Fintech Race
Revolut achieved a US$115 billion private valuation based on a secondary share sale priced at US$2,017 per share. This surpasses Nubank's public market capitalization of around US$70 billion, making Revolut the leading fintech in the comparison. The valuation is derived from a transaction involving employees and existing shareholders.
- Revolut hits $115 billion valuation in employee share sale: WSJ
Revolut achieved a $115 billion valuation through an employee share sale, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The valuation milestone highlights the company's growth in its financial services sector.
- Burnham faces Britain's overseas business woes
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to strengthen British business, but companies are shifting operations to the US and Asia due to the UK's weak economic growth and capital markets. Major firms like Reckitt Benckiser, AstraZeneca, and GSK derive significant revenue from overseas markets, while the UK lags in startup valuations compared to the US. The government and London Stock Exchange are offering incentives to retain businesses, but challenges persist.
- The Heaviest Credit Card Money Can Buy
Credit card companies are increasingly producing luxurious, heavy metal cards as status symbols, despite the rise of digital payments. Examples include the Robinhood Platinum Card (99.9% platinum), American Express's mirrored card, and Revolut's steel cards, with prices and weights surpassing traditional plastic cards.
- Revolut to challenge Australia’s Big Four banks
Revolut, a UK fintech, aims to challenge Australia’s Big Four banks by targeting credit and savings customers after obtaining a full banking licence.
- [UK] Facebook Marketplace phone sale — buyer sent screenshot but money not in Revolut yet. Advice needed
A user in the UK sold a phone on Facebook Marketplace and received a payment screenshot from an Irish bank to Revolut, but no funds appeared. The buyer claims a delay due to euro to GBP conversion. The user has evidence including a number plate photo, chat history, and payment reference.
- Revolut and Spotify investor warns Europe over reliance on US tech
The founder of VC firm Lakestar has raised a $300mn 'resilience' fund to support European dual-use and defense tech start-ups, following warnings about Europe's reliance on US technology. Revolut and Spotify investor has highlighted concerns over this dependency.
- MacBook Stolen by guy maybe using fake bank transfer app
A user sold a MacBook Pro for €1200 via an online ad but was scammed after a buyer claimed to send money through Revolut. The user did not receive the funds and suspects the use of a fake bank transfer app, as the buyer has since disappeared.
- Revolut receives in-principle approval from UAE authorities for crypto services
Revolut received in-principle approval from UAE authorities for crypto services. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approved the company for broker-dealer, management and investment, and exchange services in the UAE.
- ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment providers, including Revolut, to beta test a digital euro. The initiative received over 50 applications and aims to begin a pilot program by 2027.
- [UK] i almost got scammed and i still feel so shaken by it
A UK university student received a scam call impersonating Barclays' fraud team after a declined payment alert. The scammer requested personal banking details, asked to click a suspicious link, and attempted to transfer funds using a Revolut card before the victim realized it was a fraud attempt.
- Revolut integrates its crypto exchange with AI assistants as agentic trading spreads
Revolut has integrated its crypto exchange, Revolut X, with AI assistants including Claude, Gemini, OpenClaw, and Cursor. This integration allows users to analyze, backtest, and execute trades using AI prompts.
- Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut is removing USDT support in the EEA and Switzerland but maintaining it elsewhere. The company is phasing out the stablecoin in selected European markets.
- The debate over what's making it harder for college grads to get hired
Revolut requires entry-level workers to work in offices three days weekly starting 2027, citing the value of in-person learning. Researchers debate whether remote work or AI is primarily responsible for declining entry-level hiring, with studies suggesting remote work explains more of the trend. Unemployment rates for recent college graduates have surpassed the overall workforce since 2018.
- Revolut to delist USDT in August, citing regulatory and risk concerns
Revolut will delist USDT after August 31, automatically converting remaining holdings into users’ base currency. The decision cites regulatory and risk concerns as the reason for the removal.
- A $75 billion valuation, 75 million global customers and on its way to America—Revolut is London’s disruptor extraordinaire
Revolut, a London-based fintech company founded by Nik Storonsky, has a $75 billion valuation and 75 million global customers. It has achieved verbification in Ireland and is expanding to the U.S., having recently secured a U.K. banking license and reporting $2.3 billion in 2025 profits. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted Revolut as a disruptive force in finance.
- What was the scam here?
A person in central Athens near Monastiraki Square encountered two men pretending to want to transfer 20 euros to a Revolut card, raising suspicion of a scam. The same men later approached a cafe owner with the same request, suggesting a pattern of targeting both tourists and locals.
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UK fintech company Revolut requires interns and graduate program participants in 2027 to work in the office at least three days a week, citing benefits of in-person collaboration and mentoring. Productivity company Superhuman shifted from a two-day in-office mandate to financial incentives tied to office attendance. The return-to-office debate continues, with factors like remote workers' loneliness and early-career development influencing policies.
- Revolut pushes new recruits into office in shift from ‘remote-first’ policy
Revolut, a London-based fintech company, is requiring hundreds of graduates and interns to work in the office at least three days a week, shifting away from its previous 'remote-first' policy. The company had previously allowed these trainees to choose between remote work or office attendance, including the option to work abroad for 120 days annually.
- British digital bank Revolut plans South Africa launch
British digital bank Revolut plans to launch in South Africa in 2028, its first expansion on the continent, citing the country's diversified economy and rising digital adoption. The company has received nearly 100,000 applications but awaits regulatory approval from South Africa’s central bank.
- Veteran Middle East CEO says business in the region isn’t retreating—it’s resetting
Johannes Hummer, CEO of Freedom Telecom International in the UAE, argues that Middle Eastern business is resetting rather than retreating despite regional challenges like the Strait of Hormuz closure and declining airline profits. He highlights infrastructure improvements and companies like Revolut and Nubank relocating to Dubai as signs of opportunity, emphasizing the UAE's digital advancements and strategic advantages for global firms.
- Lessons from Ireland’s Revolut revolution
Revolut's fintech model demonstrates effectiveness in international scaling, contrasting with the outdated systems of traditional competitors. The article highlights lessons from Ireland's experience with Revolut's approach.
- Revolut Hires Bolsonaro-Era Minister to Push Into Brazil Banking
Revolut has appointed Paulo Guedes, a former Brazilian economy minister, to an independent advisory board for its Brazil operations. The company is preparing to seek a full banking license in Brazil, moving from its current narrower permit.
- Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn
Hungary is reversing its restrictive cryptocurrency regulations, decriminalizing crypto trading and removing prison sentences for unauthorized transactions. The new policy aligns with EU standards and aims to attract international crypto platforms back to the country.
- Hungary to scrap Orban-era crypto rules that carried jail terms: reports
Hungary will decriminalize crypto trading, reversing Orban-era rules that carried jail terms. The change follows platforms like Revolut suspending services due to those regulations.
- ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe
The European Central Bank (ECB) ordered Revolut, Europe’s most valuable fintech, to address deficiencies in oversight. The company faced scrutiny over staff being encouraged to rapidly launch new financial products.
- Revolut launches 5% easy-access savings rate for new customers: What's the catch?
Revolut has introduced a 5% easy-access savings rate for new customers. The article questions whether there are hidden drawbacks to this offer.
- Klarna on the fight for ‘top of wallet’ in an AI agentic commerce world
Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, asserts that brand loyalty remains strong despite the rise of AI-driven shopping agents, emphasizing Klarna's competitive position in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) market with 29 million U.S. users. He highlights the company's diverse payment methods and global reach, suggesting it is well-prepared for future challenges in AI-agentic commerce. Klarna may pursue bank charters in the U.S., similar to fintech peers like PayPal and Revolut.
- Revolut US bank plans stablecoins alongside FDIC-insured accounts: Report
Revolut plans to integrate stablecoins into its future US bank, which will offer FDIC-insured accounts. The move aligns with efforts by fintech and crypto companies to secure federal banking approvals.
- Revolut Founder Storonsky Sets Launch Pad for $76 Billion Fortune
Revolut founder Storonsky sets up a launch pad aimed at a $76 billion fortune. The initiative focuses on expanding the financial services platform's reach and capabilities.
- Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch
Revolut, a British fintech, has begun rolling out services to thousands of users in India and has built a waitlist of approximately 450,000 users ahead of a broader launch.
- Need Advice to swap Bitcoin to Solana
The author needs advice on swapping Bitcoin to Solana and is looking for suggestions on which decentralized exchange (dex) to use. They have tried Revolut but found it too expensive. The purpose of using crypto is to avoid centralized exchanges.
- Need Advice to swap Bitcoin to Solana
The user needs advice on swapping Bitcoin to Solana and is looking for suggestions on which decentralized exchange (dex) to use. They have already tried Revolut but found it too expensive. The user wants to avoid using a centralized exchange (cex).
- Revolut wants to take Dogecoin mainstream with its new physical payment card
Revolut is introducing a new physical payment card to promote Dogecoin, aiming to bring the cryptocurrency into mainstream use. The move could increase adoption and usage of Dogecoin. Revolut's initiative may have significant implications for the future of digital payments.
- Revolut unveils first physical crypto card as industry-wide card usage grows
Revolut has introduced its first physical crypto card, which can be used anywhere Visa and Mastercard are accepted. The rollout will initially occur in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). This move comes as industry-wide card usage continues to grow.