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Revolut aims to become global tech company beyond banking, CEO says

PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2026, 12:01 PM ET

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Revolut aims to become global tech company beyond banking, CEO says

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Fintech startup Revolut plans to transition from financial services into a broader technology provider by leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence models and high-volume transaction data. Speaking at the Wave by Vento tech forum in Turin on October 9, 2026, Chief Executive Nik Storonsky stated that the company processes between 30 and 40 million daily transactions, establishing a dataset comparable to major U.S. technology firms. Valued privately at $115 billion following a secondary share sale, Revolut has expanded its regulatory footprint with preliminary approval for a U.S. national banking license and primary listings consideration in the United States. The company's rapid scaling has previously attracted regulatory scrutiny, including a €3.5 million fine from Lithuania's central bank in 2025 over transaction monitoring shortcomings, alongside an accidental customer data disclosure to malicious actors in September 2026. Storonsky aims to scale operations globally while managing ongoing compliance and security challenges across multiple international jurisdictions.

By Haya | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 9, 2026, CEO Nik Storonsky announced technology expansion plans in Turin.
On October 8, 2026, Storonsky indicated a preference for a U.S. primary listing.
On October 4, 2026, audited financial reports showed £4.5 billion in annual revenue.
On September 30, 2026, Revolut secured preliminary approval for a U.S. banking license.
On September 15, 2026, customer data was accidentally exposed to hackers posing as officials.
On July 1, 2026, a secondary share sale set private valuation at $115 billion.
On January 1, 2025, Lithuania imposed a fine for transaction monitoring controls.
On January 1, 2024, Revolut recorded a private valuation of $45 billion previously.
On July 1, 2023, European financial authorities expanded ongoing regulatory oversight measures.
On January 1, 2015, the fintech startup launched initial digital banking services.
On December 31 2027 Expected by late 2027, Revolut may pursue a primary US public share listing.

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Immediate US impact: Increased competition for traditional American financial institutions and technology firms.
Possible long-term US impact: Reshaping global digital commerce through integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Most affected groups: American financial technology consumers, digital banking investors, and regulatory agencies.
Reader priority: Verified official disclosures and primary regulatory filings over speculative analysis.

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Left: Emphasizes corporate regulatory scrutiny and consumer data security risks. Center: Reports financial valuation milestones and stated corporate expansion strategy objectively. Right: Focuses on market valuation growth and global capitalist enterprise scaling.