2026-01-06

• Revolut, Wise, and Bits have joined the European Payment Council.

  • Sources: finextra

• Nigeria’s Sterling Bank has joined Thunes’ Direct Global Network to facilitate cross-border payments.

  • Sources: finextra

• Former OCC Chief Brian Brooks stated that bank charters are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency sector.

  • Sources: pymnts

• Executives from Block and PayPal highlighted that fraudulent activities and scams have evolved into a sophisticated, industrial-scale operation.

  • Sources: pymnts