Wise, the London-founded cross-border payments giant, saw its US banking ambitions stall on July 24 after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) rejected its application for a national trust bank charter — a decision the company says was driven as much by a changing regulatory landscape as by its own compliance history.
Global payments company Wise has acquired Expatica, a digital information platform focused on the expat community and internationally mobile individuals. The deal reflects a growing embedded-finance-style convergence between cross-border payments infrastructure and content ecosystems that support relocation, migration, and international living.
Belgian authorities are examining €500 million in Wise transactions linked to potential money laundering proceeds of fraud, drug trafficking, and corruption — the latest compliance blow for a company still rebuilding trust with regulators.
The global money transfer giant Wise is having its biggest month in years: a Nasdaq listing confirmed, Q4 income surging 24%, and a new UK current account taking aim at Monzo and Revolut.
The past two weeks have delivered a concentrated burst of banking news that, taken together, paint a revealing portrait of where the industry is heading: data-sharing frameworks are maturing into serious economic infrastructure, challenger banks are sharpening their geographic focus, and fintechs from Lagos to Idaho are trading operational workarounds for proper banking licences. Here […]
Fintechs and neobanks nurtured and grown on European grouds are increasingly getting on their feet and sharpening focus on the U.S. market. Here’s why.
Wise integration with PESONet eliminates persistent challenges around caps and delays in moving significant amounts across borders for the citizens of the Philippines.
UniCredit becomes the first major European bank to implement Wise international payment functionality within its banking app, bringing transparent and competitive pricing along with a streamlined user experience.
Digital challenger Lunar becomes the first bank in the Nordics to start Visa card processing on Pismo’s cloud platform, while its partnership with Wise allows Lunar customers to send money abroad at favourable terms.
The world of freelancing has opened up unprecedented opportunities for professionals to collaborate with clients across the globe. However, this international scope brings with it the complex task of managing payments from various countries and currencies. For freelancers, selecting an appropriate payment platform is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a critical decision that […]
The United Kingdom-based fintech company Wise, which specializes in providing digital payment services to consumers, reported profit growth in the first half of the 2025 fiscal year.
Many digital applications help people store and transfer their money securely, ensuring quick transfers, including international ones, without large commissions.
Wise collaborated with the global employment platform G-P to deliver flexible payment options for businesses that work with international freelancers and contractors
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