Two-thirds of 368 active digital banks operate without a full banking license

Two-thirds of 368 active digital banks operate without a full banking license

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2026-07-28 10:00:51
Foresight highlighted a data point showing that the digital banking sector now includes 368 active digital banks serving a combined 1.46 billion users, while roughly two-thirds of those institutions do not hold a formal banking license. The figures point to both the scale and structural fragility of the segment. Based on the information provided, the key takeaway is not just user reach but the licensing gap across a large share of the market. No additional breakdown was given on geography, named institutions, or business models. The available source material also did not specify how the user total was measured or which regulatory standards were used in defining a formal banking license. With only limited source details available, the report centers on the disclosed numbers: 368 active digital banks, 1.46 billion users, and about two-thirds operating without a standard banking license.
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Publicly shared data cited by Foresight says there are 368 active digital banks serving a combined 1.46 billion users, and roughly two-thirds of them do not hold a formal banking license.

The figures show the scale of the digital banking sector while also pointing to a licensing imbalance across much of the ecosystem. Based on the disclosed information, about two-thirds of the active players are operating without a standard banking license.

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