In brief: Defacto takes a key step towards the European banking license
French Fintech specialized in financing professionals, Defacto formalise a new stage in its development by applying for a European banking licenc...
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NAB opens an operational centre to address threats to AI
The National Australia Bank (NAB) commissioning Nexus, an integrated operational centre running continuously. This mechanism should strengthen th...
Bluecode extends mobile payment "roaming" with Alipay+
Provider of pan-European payment solutions, Bluecode Expands its international acceptance network through interoperability with Alipay+, the port...
Metro Bank opens its agencies to refresh passersby during the heatwave
Metro Bank transforms its 78 agencies into air-conditioned shelters open to all during the summer, as part of an initiative to support population...
BNPL still plays a role in the over-indebtedness of young people
The Bank Inclusion Observatory Bank of France publishes its 2025 report in a tense economic context, highlighting the role of banks, associations...
In brief: Worldline, Crédit Agricole and Mastercard bring the agentic payment into production in France
Agentic payment leaves the field of experimentation to enter into concrete. Worldline, Agricultural credit and Mastercard announce that in France...
Solidarity finance takes a new course, but remains marginal
In 2025, solidarity savings increased by 15% to 34 billion euros outstanding in France. FAIR is driving this economy. The association thus federa...
WEEKLY FACTS 26 - 2026
Every day, Adnews reviews the latest innovations and news on financial services and international payment. Focus on announcements that should not...
Binance suspends its cryptoactive services in France
Global reference for cryptoactive exchange and management platforms Binance obtained its registration as a service provider of digital assets wit...
Starling stalks sentimental scams and deepfakes
The British Bank Starling Bank enriches his financial assistant "Scam Intelligence"with a new AI agent capable of detecting sentimental scams, in...
In brief: PPE wins a new senior member
Van Lanschot Kempen, a Dutch independent wealth manager historically anchored in the private bank, becomes a senior member PPE and propose Wero t...
In brief: N26 becomes profitable
The German neobank N26 signs in 2025 its first fully profitable exercise, exceeding EUR 500 million in turnover and confirming the rise in power ...
European Parliament translates the digital euro into reality
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) European Parliament has just taken a key step towards the digital euro. By adopting a law o...
Younited uses its data to offer cashback and improve purchasing power
While there are strong concerns about maintaining the purchasing power of the French, Younited Launches a new cashback program backed by the open...
bunq opens its banking infrastructure to european players
bunq Change of strategy. By launching "bunq-as-a-Service", the Dutch neobank now makes its banking infrastructure available to businesses via an ...
In brief: Mollie completes coverage of the European Economic Area
The Dutch financial services provider Mollie has announced a €350 million investment plan over five years to strengthen its presence throughout t...
Nickel targets individual entrepreneurs with a dedicated account
Nickel extends its offer to professionals by launching Nickel Pro, an account for individual entrepreneurs, first reserved for its current custom...
CaixaBank strengthens (also) its offer for travellers
CaixaBank launch, for the summer of 2026, an offensive focused on payments abroad by combining free international transactions on all cards of hi...
In brief: ClearBank settles in Paris to conquer Europe
ClearBank, B2B infrastructure bank, opens an office in Paris to strengthen its presence in the euro area and meet the growing demand for real-tim...
BoursoBank credit structure with an eco-responsible tranche
BoursoBank has just carried out a securitisation of consumer credit with an ecological tranche of EUR 50 million, backed by eco-responsible loans...
