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Cross-border payment technologies, innovations, and challenges: Lessons from domestic and cross-border payments April 17, 2026 1:14 am VoxEU "The difficulty of international trade lies not in the exchange of goods but in the exchange of currencies." John Maynard Keynes (1944) - Bretton Woods Conference. Cross-border payments are essential for global trade, remittances, and financial …
Must-Attend Sessions at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok April 16, 2026 11:54 pm Fintech News Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Money20/20 Asia is returning to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from April 21 to 23, 2026, bringing together the region’s most powerful voices …
UAE central bank launches due diligence platform for individuals and businesses April 16, 2026 8:22 am Global Government Fintech The launch of a nationwide ‘unified’ due diligence platform based on distributed-ledger technology (DLT) has been announced today (15 April) by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The know-your-customer (KYC) and know-your-business (KYB) …
Pi Green, EcoGuard partner to deploy digital MRV systems for carbon capture projects April 15, 2026 11:28 pm ETEnergyworld.com Pi Green offers carbon capture solutions including its Carbon Cutter device for particulate matter capture and the Net Zero Machine (NZM), which converts captured emissions into carbon-negative construction materials.Pi Green Innovations, an India‑based …
THG, Teleport partner to digitise customs for eCommerce trade April 15, 2026 11:25 pm STAT Trade Times The Hashgraph Group and Teleport have entered into a partnership to develop a Digital Customs Documentation System aimed at improving cross-border eCommerce trade across Southeast Asia. The system is designed to digitise and manage the full lifecycle of …
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – April 2026 #3 April 15, 2026 9:41 pm JD Supra - California To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On April 10, the U …
Statutory framework for Cayman Islands tokenised funds now final April 14, 2026 4:38 pm JD Supra - California Key Takeaways The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act ) and Private Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 (the Private Funds (Amendment) Act ) (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act and the Private Funds (Amendment) Act together, the Acts …
What ONDO Price Trends Suggest About New Business Models April 14, 2026 1:45 pm Ventureburn As digital finance continues to evolve, tokenized assets are beginning to influence how a lot of new business models are designed and scaled. Price trends are no longer just numbers on a chart; they are signals that reflect innovation, adoption and …
Bottomline Announces Digital Banking Platform is Stablecoin-Ready April 14, 2026 1:00 pm EIN Presswire PORTSMOUTH, N.H., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bottomline, a global leader in business payments, announced today that its digital banking platform is now stablecoin-ready. Banks and other financial institutions can support stablecoin and tokenized …
Ashurst advises global financial trade associations on landmark Digital Money in Capital Markets Report April 14, 2026 10:54 am The National Tribune Global law firm Ashurst has advised global financial trade associations GFMA, ASIFMA, SIFMA and AFME on their comprehensive digital money report, “The Role of Digital Money in Capital Markets”. Commenting on the landmark report, Etay Katz, partner and Head …
SEC Provides Safe Harbor for Digital Asset User Interfaces April 14, 2026 9:49 am Markets Media 1️⃣ “User interface” is now a regulatory surface The SEC is explicitly focusing on: – Web apps – Mobile apps – Wallet interfaces – Trading front-ends 2/ — theRWAguy (@theRWAguy) April 13, 2026 3️⃣ Different layers have different regulatory architecture …
O brave new world, that has such digitalisation in it April 14, 2026 2:19 am ECB - European Central Bank Prepared by Barbara Attinger, Johanne Evrard, Claudia Lambert, Noah Lens, Amika Matsui and Anton van der Kraaij Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 33, April 2026. Tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) are moving from concept …
Tokenised bonds: assessing efficiency and liquidity in a nascent market April 14, 2026 2:17 am ECB - European Central Bank Prepared by Alexandra Born, Johanne Evrard, Claudia Lambert, Wagner Eduardo Schuster and Anna Tskhakaya Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 33, April 2026. Tokenisation holds the promise to automate the issuance process for bonds, reduce …
Towards an efficient and integrated digital capital market in Europe: the role of tokenisation and the Eurosystem’s policy response April 14, 2026 2:16 am ECB - European Central Bank Prepared by Elena Banu, Alexandra Born, Johanne Evrard, Claudia Lambert and Alessandro Spolaore Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 33, April 2026. This article describes the current landscape of tokenised assets, illustrating the potential …
Tokenised money market funds: new technology, familiar risks? April 14, 2026 2:16 am ECB - European Central Bank Prepared by Alexandra Born, Michael Grill, Claudia Lambert, Vanessa Schöller, David Staunton and Anna Tskhakaya Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 33, April 2026. The market for tokenised money market funds (TMMFs) – money market funds (MMFs …
Euro stablecoins and their potential effect on sovereign bond markets April 14, 2026 2:16 am ECB - European Central Bank Prepared by Alexandra Born, Claudia Lambert, Benoît Nguyen, Oscar Soons, David Staunton and Anton van der Kraaij Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 33, April 2026. Stablecoins denominated in US dollars have attracted considerable attention …
ECB sees tokenization as opportunity to build unified European capital market April 14, 2026 1:19 am Crypto Briefing The central bank calls for a more unified framework to support tokenized financial markets in Europe. Tokenization using distributed ledger technology (DLT) offers Europe an opportunity to develop a more integrated digital capital market and address …
ECB backs tokenized EU capital markets with strict guardrails April 13, 2026 11:20 pm Coin Telegraph The European Central Bank (ECB) set out a cautious path toward tokenizing Europe’s capital markets, saying the technology can deliver efficiency gains only if it remains anchored to central bank money, infrastructures remain interoperable, and regulation …
Crypto Market Update: Shorts Feel the Squeeze as Week Starts on High Note April 13, 2026 8:05 pm Nasdaq Here's a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (April 13) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$73,461.15, up by 3.3 …
Circle Partners with Dunamu to Drive Stablecoin Growth Across South Korea April 13, 2026 12:03 pm Blockonomi Key Highlights Strategic partnership between Circle and Dunamu aims to accelerate stablecoin usage in South Korea Joint initiative focuses on building credibility within Korea’s digital currency landscape Educational outreach and compliance-driven approach …
HSBC conducts tokenized deposit pilot on Canton Network, expands to US April 13, 2026 12:01 pm Ledger Insights Blockchain for Banking • News In May 2025 HSBC launched its Tokenized Deposit Service (TDS) on its private blockchain, HSBC Orion, which uses Canton distributed ledger technology (DLT). Now the most internationally active systemically important bank (G-SIB …
Brazil Fintech 2026: Pix, Digital Banks, and the Payment Revolution April 12, 2026 7:51 pm The Rio Times Brazil is Latin America’s undisputed fintech powerhouse. With a market valued at $5.5 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $19.1 billion by 2034, the country holds 62.3% of South America’s fintech market share and attracted 63% of all LatAm fintech …
Dubai’s New Legal Shield for Real Estate, Institutional Asset Baskets Replace Risky Individual Property Tokens April 11, 2026 6:50 pm EIN Presswire Integrating QIF and SPV structures, a new 80% legal and 20% tech model enables instant NAV and live verification for global investors in times of conflict. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global real …
Digital asset developments and Bermuda’s regulatory readiness April 11, 2026 10:56 am The Royal Gazette George McCallum, senior associate, Appleby (Photograph supplied) While frightening to some, “finance bros” and “tech bros” are now wearing the same gilets as traditional finance products and structures are being infused with digital asset adaptation. The …
Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - April 9, 2026 April 11, 2026 4:21 am JD Supra - California Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters including commercial disputes, …
The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East April 10, 2026 12:57 pm National Law Review Let’s get digital – the Middle East has been working toward broader adoption of digital debt securities, driven by government-led transformation agendas, regulatory frameworks, and an appetite for financial innovation. What Are Digital Debt Securities? A …
Inside FIS' plans to meet banks' interest in digital assets April 9, 2026 10:50 pm American Banker - New York Key insights: FIS is seeking bank adopters for stablecoins and tokenized deposits amid signs the digital assets are becoming more popular. What's at stake: Nearly half of banks plan to issue their own stablecoin, according to American Banker's …
OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) Expands Visa Collaboration to Support U.S. Debit Card Funding of USDC Transactions April 9, 2026 12:00 pm EIN Presswire ARLINGTON, Va., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) (“OwlTing” or the “Company”), the operating brand of OBOOK Holdings Inc., a global fintech company, today announced an expansion of its collaboration with Visa, a world leader …
ECB Comprehensive Payments Strategy April 9, 2026 6:59 am JD Supra - California The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its comprehensive payments strategy, setting out a consolidated, forward‑looking approach for the development of European payments across wholesale, business‑to‑business, retail and cross‑border use cases. The …
South Korea Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets April 8, 2026 4:37 pm Blockonomi Key Highlights Stablecoins designated as foreign exchange payment mechanisms Enhanced regulatory monitoring for international stablecoin transactions Interest-bearing stablecoin products prohibited nationwide Real-world asset tokens require regulated trust …
A 'blockchain dividend' awaits banks that update their ledger systems April 8, 2026 1:04 pm American Banker - New York Key insight: The future belongs to the banks that set their core ledger systems aside and allow transactions to close in real time. What's at stake: The "cost of trust" is eating bank equity from the inside out. Forward look: The …
TGI Axina Group Inc. Releases Groundbreaking White Paper: "The End of Greenwashing" and the Path to AAA-Rated Climate Finance April 7, 2026 9:26 pm Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota New research details how AI, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and sovereign ERP systems are transforming the projected $340 billion carbon market by creating fully insured, fraud-proof compliance instruments. MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April …
Figure Technology Solutions Reports $1 Billion+ Monthly Consumer Loan Marketplace Volume April 7, 2026 1:50 pm Crowdfund Insider April 7, 2026 @ 4:47 am By Omar Faridi New York-based Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR), a Fintech focused on blockchain-driven capital markets, released its preliminary operating results for March and the first quarter of 2026 on April 3. The …
Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina April 7, 2026 6:38 am Bitcoin.com Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one to speed up interbank settlement times. Experts view this integration as a massive leap for modernizing bank costs. The Central Bank must amend a 2022 rule before institutions …
Most Blockchain Companies Are Invisible Outside Crypto — Kooc Media’s PR Services Change That Overnight April 5, 2026 8:57 pm Blockonomi The blockchain industry has a strange relationship with visibility. Projects pride themselves on transparency — open-source code, public ledgers, on-chain governance — yet most of them are completely unknown to anyone who does not already follow …
Top 5 Cryptocurrencies Worth Holding Through April 2026 and Beyond April 5, 2026 10:06 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways Bitcoin hovers between $67,000 and $68,000, attracting investment from ETF managers and national wealth funds Ethereum dominates decentralized finance and asset tokenization, while Layer-2 networks slash transaction costs Solana continues …
Eurosystem sets strategy for future of European payments April 5, 2026 3:10 am Cyprus Mail The Eurosystem, the collective body comprising the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of the 20 member states that have adopted the euro, published its comprehensive payments strategy this week. This strategic roadmap outlines a …
The Infrastructure Behind the Next Era of Capital Markets Is Being Built on Chainlink and Swift April 4, 2026 9:34 pm Blockonomi TLDR: Swift completed a tokenized bond interoperability trial with BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale using Chainlink. Chainlink CCIP enabled cross-chain settlement of tokenized assets across 12+ major financial institutions including Citi …
Regulatory Monitoring: EU Version - March 2026 April 4, 2026 12:00 pm JD Supra - California Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding European regulatory law in English language. Please see full publication below for more information. aoshearman.com Regulatory monitoring: EU Version NEWSLETTER MARCH 2026 2 Reg …
Swift moves from concept to execution with Blockchain April 3, 2026 11:51 pm Payments cards & mobile Swift is moving its blockchain-based shared ledger from design theory into practical deployment, marking a notable moment in the evolution of institutional cross-border payments. Swift moves from concept to execution with Blockchain The cooperative says …
OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) Receives US$10 Million Investment with up to US$50 Million in Total Funding Available Upon Mutual Consent April 3, 2026 4:18 am EIN Presswire Initial US$10 million funding at closing; facility provides for up to US$40 million in follow-on investments on similar terms, subject to mutual consent Zero-interest convertible security with a fixed conversion price of US$9.00 per share, representing a …
Lise plans Europe’s first fully on-chain IPO for French aerospace supplier April 3, 2026 2:21 am crypto.news Summary French tokenized exchange Lise plans to list aerospace parts maker ST Group in what is expected to be Europe’s first fully on-chain IPO. Lise operates under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime and is backed by institutions including BNP Paribas, CACEIS and …
Europe’s First Blockchain IPO Lists on France’s Lise Exchange April 2, 2026 10:16 pm BeInCrypto France’s Lise Lightning Stock Exchange will list aerospace supplier ST Group on April 9, marking Europe’s first fully onchain IPO (initial public offering) under the EU’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) pilot regime. The Paris-based exchange merges …
France’s Lise Prepares Europe’s First Fully Onchain IPO With ST Group Listing April 2, 2026 4:41 pm Crypto Economy TL;DR: Paris-based Lise plans to take aerospace supplier ST Group public on April 9 in what is expected to be Europe’s first fully onchain IPO. The listing will test whether blockchain-based issuance can operate directly within the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime …
Polymarket Partners with Pyth Network to Enable Traditional Asset Trading Markets April 2, 2026 4:28 pm Blockonomi Key Highlights Polymarket partners with Pyth Network to enable traditional asset markets Pyth oracle feeds provide pricing resolution for equity and commodity markets Pyth Terminal launches with live price monitoring and verification features Platform …
SoFi (SOFI) Stock Drops Despite Unveiling Always-On Enterprise Banking Solution April 2, 2026 4:26 pm Blockonomi Key Highlights SoFi unveiled Big Business Banking, an all-hours platform enabling enterprises to handle both traditional currency and stablecoins through a regulated banking institution. The offering provides continuous deposits, transfers, and settlements …
Realising the promise of tokenisation April 2, 2026 1:00 pm OMFIF For several years, blockchain innovation in financial services was largely characterised by experimentation. Today, developments point to a far more substantive shift, particularly around tokenisation, which has moved from concept to implementation across …
Eurosystem unveils payments strategy spanning retail, wholesale and cross-border April 2, 2026 9:45 am Electronic Payments International The Eurosystem has published a comprehensive payments strategy setting out how it wants Europe’s payments landscape to evolve amid rapid technological change. It said the plan complements its cash strategy and extends its retail payments strategy by also …
The Fintech Act is a bad idea with good intention April 2, 2026 7:35 am Nairametrics If Nigeria has gotten something right and we are all proud of, beyond the jollof rice, it would be fintech. Nigerian champions like Paystack, Flutterwave, Lemfi, and Moniepoint rule sub-Saharan Africa like imperial colossi. Internally, though, we all agree …
ECB Unveils New Payments Strategy Amid Digital Transformation April 1, 2026 9:31 pm Fintech Review The European Central Bank (ECB) has initiated a comprehensive payments strategy for the Eurosystem. This strategy responds to rapid digitalisation and technological advances, including distributed ledger technology and tokenisation. It presents a dual- …
BPX Appoints Charles McManus, Co-founder and former CEO of ClearBank, as Advisor April 1, 2026 3:34 pm EIN Presswire London, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BPX, the UK FCA-authorised institutional venue for issuing, trading and lending both traditional and tokenised alternative assets, today announced the appointment of Charles McManus as Advisor. Charles McManus, Co …
EU savings union needs technology and trust, says CySEC vice chair April 1, 2026 10:54 am Cyprus Mail Europe must dismantle structural barriers and leverage cutting-edge technology to fully realise the potential of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), according to Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) Vice Chairman Panikkos Vakkou. In an …
FCA priorities report - Key takeaways for asset managers April 1, 2026 9:35 am JD Supra - California On 19 March 2026, the FCA published both the Wholesale Buy Side and Wholesales Markets reports, forming part of the nine annual reports intended to replace the FCA’s prior portfolio letter approach for Board and CEOs. The roadmap outlined by the Wholesale …
UK Financial Conduct Authority continues to focus on private market funds April 1, 2026 9:32 am JD Supra - California On 16 March 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its Regulatory Priorities Report for the Wholesale Buy Side sector (the Report). The Report is intended to replace the FCA’s portfolio letters going forward and helpfully summarise the …
Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, BX Digital Build European Settlement Infrastructure April 1, 2026 9:27 am finews.com Lidia Kurt, CEO of Seturion and its Swiss subsidiary BX Digital, is among the most prominent voices in Switzerland’s digital-asset space. The PhD-trained finance specialist from the University of St. Gallen has been working on tokenization and market …
ECB move to accept tokenized securities reignites XRP collateral debate April 1, 2026 6:45 am crypto.news The ECB now accepts tokenized securities as collateral, lifting DLT into its toolkit while X erupts over Axiology’s XRP Ledger roots and “no XRP” disclaimer. Summary The European Central Bank now accepts DLT‑issued tokenized securities as collateral for …
Crypto Clarity: CFTC FAQs Clarify Use of Crypto Assets by Registrants and Registered Entities – Part 2 March 31, 2026 6:58 pm JD Supra - California The CFTC’s Market Participants Division (MPD) and Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) jointly issued on March 20, 2026 responses to 11 frequently asked questions addressing how futures commission merchants, derivatives clearing organizations, and swap …
OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) Reports Q1 2026 OwlPay Harbor Client Wins Representing More Than $5 Billion in Annual Payment Volume Across Their Existing Businesses March 31, 2026 2:24 pm EIN Presswire ARLINGTON, Va., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) (“OwlTing” or the “Company”), the operating brand of OBOOK Holdings Inc., a global fintech company, today announced that during the first quarter of 2026 it signed and …
Maybe Wells Fargo's unions need a blockchain March 31, 2026 12:21 pm American Banker - New York Norma Rae has left the chat If you are reading this, you probably work for a bank. Which means you probably are not in a union. Financial services is one of the least unionized industries in the U.S., with fewer than 2% of employees carrying union cards. …
Swift Completes Design Phase of Blockchain-Based Ledger March 31, 2026 10:43 am Markets Media Moving to implementation The ledger MVP is being built on open-source foundations, using an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible architecture based on Hyperledger Besu. It is designed to integrate with the broader digital asset ecosystem, forming a …
London Blockchain Finance Summit: TradFi, DeFi talk adoption barriers March 31, 2026 6:10 am Coingeek Homepage > News > Business > London Blockchain Finance Summit: TradFi, DeFi talk adoption barriers Business leaders from both traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) came together with entrepreneurs, lawyers, and regulators …
Mitsubishi Adopts JPMorgan Blockchain for Corporate Payments — TradFi Embrace Accelerates March 31, 2026 5:27 am Crypto Economy TL;DR Mitsubishi Corporation integrates JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain network to streamline global corporate payments and improve settlement speed. The platform already handles about $7 billion in daily volume and targets $10 billion as institutional …
How Hong Kong is turning tokenized bonds into real market infrastructure March 31, 2026 2:01 am Coin Telegraph Key takeaways Hong Kong’s 2026-27 budget marks a shift from experimental digital bond projects to the direct integration of tokenized issuance and settlement into the city’s regulated financial market infrastructure. CMU OmniClear, a subsidiary of the Hong …
Mitsubishi Corporation (MSBHF) Embraces JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network for Cross-Border Payments March 31, 2026 1:50 am Blockonomi Shares of Mitsubishi Corporation (MSBHF) finished trading at $35.14, posting a 0.43% gain despite experiencing price fluctuations throughout the session. The Japanese conglomerate has announced its integration of JPMorgan Chase’s blockchain payment …
Swift Blockchain Ledger Moves to MVP Phase for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments March 31, 2026 1:49 am Blockonomi TLDR: Swift’s blockchain ledger MVP uses Hyperledger Besu to enable 24/7 tokenised deposit payments across banks. Banks retain full control over keys, assets, and settlement while Swift coordinates transaction workflows on the ledger. The shared ledger …
The Eurosystem’s comprehensive payments strategy March 31, 2026 12:00 am ECB - European Central Bank The nature of payments is changing, with digitalisation and new technologies at the heart of this transformation. Given this ever-faster development, the Eurosystem has set out its vision for a comprehensive payments strategy. This new strategy takes a …
Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments March 31, 2026 12:00 am ECB - European Central Bank 31 March 2026 Holistic strategy covers wholesale, business‑to‑business, retail and cross‑border payments Forward-looking approach promotes competitive, innovative and resilient European payments Eurosystem outlines position on tokenised settlement assets, …
From Stablecoin To The Rise Of Intelligent Money Movement: What CFOs Should Know (and Do Now) March 30, 2026 9:15 pm Forbes Stablecoins and other digital asset opportunities – for the business as well as for the finance group – are compelling, lucrative, and materializing and expanding faster than many CFOs realize. Today, early adopters of digital asset innovations are …
What Are Digital Assets? March 30, 2026 6:06 pm Daily Scanner - California Modern wealth increasingly exists in electronic rather than physical form. What are digital assets? These encompass any content, property, or information stored in digital format that provides economic value to individuals or organizations. Understanding …
How Web3 Infrastructure Is Redefining Data Sovereignty and Operational Efficiency for Modern Financial Institutions March 30, 2026 3:30 pm Global Banking & Finance Review For banks, investment funds, payment services, and fintech startups, control over who and how data is used, its secure storage, and minimizing risks and intermediary costs have always been critical. This is especially true in the context of large volumes …
Activity in virtual assets March 28, 2026 10:00 pm Gulf Times In many jurisdictions, there are certain laws to regulate virtual assets, same as non-virtual assets. Based on such laws, there are certain terms related to virtual assets language, such as “virtual assets”, “virtual token”, “virtual assets platform”, “ …
What Advisors Should Know About the ETF/Mutual Fund Convergence March 28, 2026 6:06 am ETF Trends The convergence of ETFs, mutual funds, and tokenization is gaining momentum as asset managers look for ways to modernize product structures, expand distribution, and future-proof their businesses without abandoning established regulatory frameworks. …
SWIFT Taps SG-FORGE to Help Build Its Blockchain Ledger March 27, 2026 8:13 pm Crypto Economy TL;DR SWIFT named SG-FORGE a key architect of its blockchain ledger for cross-border payments, putting Société Générale’s digital-asset unit at the center of the buildout. SG-FORGE is live on XRPL with the MiCA-compliant EURCV stablecoin, which uses Ripple …
INNOVATION AT THE SPEED OF MARKETS: HOW REGULATORS KEEP PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY March 27, 2026 4:13 pm Insurancenewsnet The following information was released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Chairman Steil, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you at today's hearing to examine how federal bank …
Tokenovate CEO Comments on Securities Tokenisation Debate March 27, 2026 4:24 am Fintech Review Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee met to explore the fast-changing world of securities tokenisation. This innovative method uses distributed ledger technology (DLT) to issue, manage, and trade securities. Despite its growing acceptance, it …
Blockchain technology in financial services: Investment trends and... March 26, 2026 5:49 pm Proactive UK The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, significantly influenced by the advent of blockchain technology. Initially conceived as the underlying infrastructure for cryptocurrencies, blockchain has evolved into an indispensable …
Australia Central Bank Backs Tokenization After $16.7B Pilot Finding March 26, 2026 12:57 pm Cryptonews Author Ahmed Balaha Author Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Last updated: …
SIFMA CEO Testifies at House Tokenization Hearing March 26, 2026 10:45 am Markets Media SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services at a hearing entitled Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets. The testimony emphasizes …
DZ BANK and KfW Complete German Digital Bond Issuance via Blockchain March 26, 2026 9:33 am Fintech News Switzerland Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox DZ BANK, acting as issuer, and KfW, as investor, have completed a crypto security issuance under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) using a Smart Bond Contract (SBC …
ECB targets summer for digital euro standards: Cipollone March 26, 2026 6:06 am Coin Telegraph European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said on Tuesday that the ECB expects by this summer to announce the European standards it will use for a potential digital euro, a step aimed at helping payment providers and merchants prepare …
Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network March 25, 2026 7:54 pm Bitcoin.com Digital Asset Giant Visa Named Super Validator for Canton Network The payments giant Visa (NYSE: V) announced Wednesday that it will help financial institutions migrate payment flows onchain while maintaining the strict privacy standards required by …
Crypto News: CACrypto Launches XRP‑Powered “Green Mobility Challenge” as Price Forecasts Target the $3–$5 Range March 25, 2026 6:17 pm EIN Presswire LOS ANGELES, CA, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CACrypto today announced the launch of its blockchain‑based Green Mobility Challenge, a Web3‑driven incentive program designed to connect everyday physical activity with a structured digital asset …
Tether commits to ‘Big Four’ audit; Circle’s share price falls 20% March 25, 2026 10:00 am Coingeek Homepage > News > Business > Tether commits to ‘Big Four’ audit; Circle’s share price falls 20% It’s a little early for an April Fool’s joke, but hell does appear to have frozen over as stablecoin-issuer Tether claims it’s made a deal to conduct …
Driving Rwanda’s fintech future March 25, 2026 9:31 am CNBC Africa KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda is sharpening its ambition to become a leading international financial hub by aligning fintech innovation with practical economic outcomes, according to National Bank of Rwanda Governor Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, who said …
Cipollone: “The ECB is preparing to introduce the digital euro; we are awaiting the EU regulations” March 25, 2026 5:37 am Eunews Brussels – Digital euro: the European Central Bank is working flat out on it and is ready to launch it. Now, however, it is up to the EU institutions to adopt the necessary legislation, without which the whole endeavour will be in vain. Piero Cipollone, a …
ECB Prepares for Digital Transformation, Anticipating Impact of AI, Tokenized Finance, Payment System Advancements March 24, 2026 6:04 pm Crowdfund Insider The European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its examination of cutting-edge digital technologies and their role in strengthening the euro area economy. Recently this month, Executive Board members delivered keynote addresses while a working paper …
Omnes and Apex Introduce OMN: Institutional Bitcoin Mining Access via Tokenization on Base March 24, 2026 12:39 pm Blockonomi Key Highlights OMN delivers institutional investors direct access to Bitcoin mining revenue streams. Omnes manages all mining infrastructure, eliminating technical and regulatory complexities for investors. A Luxembourg-registered secured debt instrument …
Circle asks EU to ease crypto thresholds in proposed markets framework March 24, 2026 11:35 am Coin Telegraph Stablecoin issuer Circle has urged the European Commission to lower the barrier for institutions to engage with crypto-asset service providers in response to parts of its proposed Market Integration Package — a broad policy initiative aimed at …
ECB says stablecoins, tokenized deposits need central bank money to scale March 24, 2026 11:32 am Coin Telegraph Tokenized deposits and stablecoins need tokenized central bank money as a public settlement anchor if Europe’s tokenized financial markets are to scale, Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board, said on Monday. Cipollone …
Nicola Mai: «We Are on the Way to a New European Safe Asset» March 24, 2026 11:12 am finews.com Born out of parallel ambition in Switzerland and Singapore, Sygnum was designed from the outset as a regulated digital asset bank serving as a bridge between Europe and Asia. As co-founder and CEO of Sygnum Asia-Pacific, Gerald Goh has helped shape this …
Sygnum Co-Founder: «The Long-Term Trajectory of Digital Assets Is Intact» March 24, 2026 12:11 am finews.asia U.S. regulatory clarity is now driving institutional crypto adoption in Asia after years of hesitation. This is also fueling strong momentum among wealthy investors, with double-digit allocations becoming increasingly common. That is according to Gerald …
Nasdaq, Talos Advance Tokenized Collateral Management March 23, 2026 3:26 pm Markets Media Integration of Talos’ digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq’s Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms delivers unified market access, cross-asset risk management, and institutional-grade compliance Nasdaq and Talos announced a partnership to connect …
OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) Recognized Among Financial Times Top 500 High-Growth Companies in Asia-Pacific 2026 March 23, 2026 12:05 pm EIN Presswire ARLINGTON, Va., March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS) (“OwlTing” or the “Company”), the operating brand of OBOOK Holdings Inc., a global fintech company, has been named to the “High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026” list …
Nasdaq and Talos Partner to Advance Tokenized Collateral Management Across Mainstream and Digital Asset Markets March 23, 2026 11:00 am EIN Presswire NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Talos today announced a partnership to connect Talos' digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq's Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms to develop an integrated solution for …
Interoperability Crucial for Digital Asset Securities to Reach Mass Adoption March 23, 2026 6:50 am Fintech News Switzerland Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox As digital asset securities move from experimentation to scale, interoperability has emerged as one of the industry’s most urgent and critical challenges. Without …
Swiss Fintech Study 2026: Analytics, Big Data and AI Lead Swiss Fintech Ecosystem March 23, 2026 6:04 am Fintech News Switzerland Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Analytics, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) have become the most prevalent technology category in the Swiss and Liechtenstein fintech industry, surpassing both …
Piero Cipollone: Building the rails for Europe’s tokenised financial markets March 23, 2026 12:00 am ECB - European Central Bank Keynote speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at an event on “Building Europe’s integrated digital asset ecosystem: from vision to implementation” hosted by the House of the Euro Brussels, 23 March 2026 Over the past few …
Fidelity urges SEC to move further on crypto activity by broker-dealers March 22, 2026 7:27 pm Coin Telegraph Fidelity Investments told the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday that it should continue to develop the regulatory framework for broker-dealers to offer, custody and trade crypto assets on alternative trading systems (ATS). The letter …
Shared Radar: Maritime Supply Chain Visibility in a Weaponized World March 21, 2026 8:08 pm The Maritime Executive [by Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mattias Elfström, Sandra Haraldson, Johan Östling] Not long ago, supply chains were treated as background infrastructure: complex, certainly, but essentially neutral. That world is gone. Today, maritime transport and …
XRP News: CACrypto Launches Ripple-Based “Green Mobility Challenge” as Price Outlook Targets $5 March 21, 2026 3:00 pm EIN Presswire LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CACrypto today announced the launch of its blockchain-based “Green Mobility Challenge,” a Web3-powered incentive program designed to connect everyday physical activities with structured digital asset …