We Want to 'Dominate' US: Revolut's Storonsky
THE SO WHAT
Revolut is treating the US as a full-stack digital bank play—cards, loans, and AI-driven automation—rather than a niche FX or debit product. US banks and fintechs should assume fee pressure and higher UX expectations on every consumer touchpoint once that stack lands at scale.
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