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Why Coinbase broke ranks on crypto legislation January 20, 2026 9:58 pm Ledger Insights Last Thursday the Senate Banking Committee had planned a markup session to make changes to the Clarity Act, the crypto market infrastructure bill. Around midnight the night before, Coinbase pulled support for the bill, resulting in the postponement of the …
NYSE, DTCC developing blockchain-based securities trading January 20, 2026 9:50 pm American Banker - New York Key insight: The growing street cred of stablecoins enable is inspiring companies to try to offer 24/7, on-chain trading of tokenized securities. What's at stake: Market incumbents risk disintermediation if legacy systems can't support on-chain …
Emirates NBD Launches AED 1 Billion Digitally Native Bond January 20, 2026 12:59 pm Fintech News Middle East Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Emirates NBD has issued AED 1 billion in three-year fixed-rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs), marking the first AED-denominated digital bond and the largest public digital …
DTCC Advances Interoperability Of Tokenized Securities Via Canton Network January 20, 2026 12:39 pm Blockzeit The DTCC is doubling down on its tokenization plans on the Canton Network, while exploring the interoperability of its tokenized securities. Canton manages over $330 billion in RWA assets and dominates the RWA market with over 88% share. The Depository …
The Post-Trade Convergence Gap: Between Vision & Operational Reality January 20, 2026 11:35 am Blockhead The post-trade ecosystem stands at an inflection point, but the distance between industry consensus and institutional implementation reveals more about the challenges ahead than the progress made. Citi's latest GPS report "The Future of Post-Trade …
Emirates NBD issues 1st AED digital bond on Euroclear’s D-FMI January 20, 2026 10:22 am GCC Business News Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, has issued $272 million (AED 1 billion) in three‑year fixed‑rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs). Listed on Nasdaq Dubai, the issuance underscores Emirates NBD’ …
NYSE charts round-the-clock trading via tokenised rails January 20, 2026 3:46 am Arabian Post New York Stock Exchange plans to introduce continuous, 24-hour trading for United States equities through a newly designed on-chain, tokenised exchange, marking a structural shift in how shares could be issued, traded and settled across time zones. The …
What CFOs Need to Know About the NYSE’s Tokenization Platform January 19, 2026 10:13 pm PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts The digital asset space first wanted to replace the financial system. Now, the blockchain ecosystem is lowering its gaze from that sky-high goal and seeking instead merely to eliminate legacy inefficiencies in payments and capital markets. And that goal …
Korea enacts tokenization legislation with mandatory CSD registration January 19, 2026 9:58 pm Ledger Insights Capital markets • Legal and IP • News Korea has finally enacted legislation that supports tokenization and security tokens after the National Assembly passed revisions to the Electronic Registration Act and the Financial Investment Services and Capital …
Emirates NBD raises Dh1 billion through dirham-denominated digital bonds January 19, 2026 8:55 pm Aletihad ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Emirates NBD has issued the Middle East’s first dirham-denominated digital bond, raising Dh1 billion through a three-year fixed-rate issuance listed on Nasdaq Dubai, the bank said in a statement. The issuance, described as the first …
Emirates NBD issues Dh1b first digital bond in MENA January 19, 2026 7:51 pm Gulf News Digital bond powered by distributed ledger tech The bond was issued under Emirates NBD’s Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme using Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI) platform, which digitises the full bond lifecycle. Listing on …
Emirates NBD issues MENA’s largest $272M digital bond January 19, 2026 6:01 pm Cryptopolitan Emirates NBD, a banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has issued a $272 million (AED 1 billion) digital bond utilizing DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology). This is the largest public digital bond issued in the Middle …
Bankinter Joins Bit2Me’s Capital Structure Following €30 Mn Funding Round January 19, 2026 4:30 pm FinTecBuzz Through this agreement, both entities will explore technological synergies and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The bank reinforces its commitment to technological innovation through its venture capital investments. Bit2Me is set to accelerate its EU …
Cover Story: Digital Yuan Overhaul Targets Mass Adoption, Cross-Border Use January 19, 2026 3:06 pm Caixin China’s digital yuan (e-CNY) has shifted from being a high-tech version of cash to something that more closely resembles a bank deposit, marking a significant evolution in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. This transformation, …
Regtech Adoption Rises in Sub-Saharan Africa Amid AI Uptake, Regional Integration, and New Regulations January 19, 2026 1:28 pm Fintech News Middle East Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox In 2025, the regtech industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continued to grow and mature, fuel by growing demand for efficient, cost-effective compliance solutions, evolving …
iDenfy partners with Axiology for secure identity verification January 19, 2026 7:28 am Source Security iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification solutions, announced a new partnership with Axiology, a licensed capital markets infrastructure provider offering issuance, custody, trading, and settlement under one …
Gulf’s FinTech moment: Growth, gaps, and what comes next January 18, 2026 6:08 pm Gulf Times There is much more to FinTech than companies that provide banking apps. We are living through a technological revolution in the ways in which financial services are delivered across the economy, from personal banking to business-to-business insurance. …
South Korea Advances Tokenized Securities Framework Amid Crypto Regulation Push January 17, 2026 8:04 am Bitcoinist As South Korea intensifies its push for crypto regulation, lawmakers have advanced a bill to establish a legal framework for issuing and trading security token offerings (STOs) using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Lawmakers Amend Framework For …
Lingfeng Capital Introduces Tokenized Digital Venture Fund in Partnership with Archax January 16, 2026 4:45 pm Crowdfund Insider Lingfeng Capital has revealed plans for the Digital Venture Fund (DVF), an initiative developed in collaboration with Archax and supported by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This regulated, multi-chain tokenized fund aims to seamlessly connect …
Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and SWIFT Focus on Digital Assets Interoperability Solutions January 16, 2026 4:45 pm Crowdfund Insider Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and SWIFT have demonstrated the integration of tokenized assets with traditional payment systems. This milestone, announced on January 15, 2026, involves the smooth exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds using both …
Senate Banking Committee Releases Amendment to 2025 Responsible Financial Innovation Act Draft January 16, 2026 3:10 pm JD Supra - California On January 12, 2026, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott released the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act" as a proposed amendment to the Senate Banking Committee's September 2025 discussion draft of the Responsible Financial Innovation …
South Korea unveils regulatory framework to oversee issuance and trading of tokenized securities January 16, 2026 2:01 pm Cryptopolitan South Korea has intensified its push into the crypto sector amid intensifying competition, unveiling a regulatory framework to oversee the issuance and trading of tokenized securities. The move is part of a broader shift towards blockchain-based securities …
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules January 16, 2026 1:55 pm Coin Telegraph Google is rolling out updated crypto app requirements in South Korea, a move that may significantly restrict access to offshore crypto exchanges by tying app availability to local regulatory clearance. According to South Korean media outlet News1, …
South Korea Approves Tokenized Securities in Major Win for Digital Assets January 16, 2026 9:03 am Coingape South Korea has legislatively embraced blockchain securities, which are part of their financial ecosystem. The country is among the nations that are at the forefront of investing in tokenization. South Korea Parliament Lifts the Ban on Tokenized Securities …
Year ahead in the UK for private fund managers January 16, 2026 3:39 am JD Supra - California The private fund management sector will face unprecedented regulatory change in the UK in 2026 as new rules and regulations are introduced, which are designed to promote competition and growth, whilst supporting financial stability and maintaining an …
SEC Staff Provides Clarity on the Custody of Cryptoasset Securities January 15, 2026 9:48 pm JD Supra - California The Staff statement provides a framework for broker-dealers seeking to maintain “physical possession” of digital asset securities, emphasizing operational security and risk mitigation. Key Points: The 2025 Crypto Custody Statement clarifies how broker- …
London Stock Exchange Group Launches 24/7 Blockchain Settlement Service January 15, 2026 9:25 pm Crypto Economy TL;DR LSEG launches a blockchain settlement platform using tokenized bank deposits. The new DiSH system operates continuously and settles transactions in moments. The platform followed a successful proof of concept on the Canton Network. The London Stock …
LSEG Launches 24/7 Blockchain Settlement Platform January 15, 2026 8:48 pm Ventureburn On Thursday, the London Stock Exchange Group revealed that it is launching a blockchain-based platform to settle commercial bank money, nonstop, across different currencies and networks. They’re calling it Digital Settlement House, or DiSH for short. The …
U.S. SEC Staff Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Asset Securities Guidance for Carrying Broker-Dealers January 15, 2026 1:26 am JD Supra - California Key Takeaways The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets Staff issued long-awaited guidance on how carrying broker-dealers may demonstrate physical possession (“possession”) of crypto asset securities under Rule 15c3-3(b)(1). The guidance applies to all …
Updating Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025 and other annual reporting January 15, 2026 1:24 am JD Supra - California Now that 2026 has begun, United States public companies with a December 31 fiscal year-end will be working to prepare their annual reports on Form 10-K for filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Unlike prior years, there are no new …
India’s Tokenized Treasury: G-Secs Go Digital January 14, 2026 8:29 pm Banking Finance Pankaj Dadhich Abstract of Article It is a pioneering initiative aimed at digitizing and tokenizing government securities in India on a blockchain platform. Tokenization refers to converting traditional assets like securities into digital tokens on a …
The Big Crypto Deception: Why Most ‘Decentralized’ Currency is Controlled by Centralized Giants January 14, 2026 5:20 pm FinTecBuzz There is a naive acceptance of claims that something is “decentralized” simply because a project or platform is deployed on a distributed ledger technology (DLT) architecture—a sophisticated system with multiple components far beyond what is implied by the …
Bankinter invests in Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me January 14, 2026 1:14 pm Ledger Insights Capital markets • News Bankinter has acquired a stake in Bit2Me, joining the Spanish cryptocurrency exchange’s €30 million ($35m) funding round led by Tether that was announced in August 2025. Bit2Me received registration from Spain’s CNMV as a crypto …
OBOOK Holdings Inc. (OWLS) Secures Money Transmitter License in Nevada, Expanding U.S. Regulatory Footprint to 41 States January 14, 2026 12:52 pm EIN Presswire ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) (the "Company" or “OwlTing”), a global fintech company operating as the OwlTing Group, today announced that it has obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL)1 …
KPMG Recognizes HashSTACS.HK’s Compliant Infra And RWA Platform January 13, 2026 6:37 pm Blockzeit KPMG China 2025 FinTech 50 has named HashSTACS.HK on its list for its compliant fintech, DLT, and RWA solutions, bridging traditional financial institutions with blockchain. The company’s new core platform, RWALinks, has surpassed $2 billion in transaction …
Why CFOs should watch tokenized securities in 2026 January 13, 2026 6:25 pm CFO Dive Artem Tolkachev is the chief RWA (real-world asset) officer at Wilmington, Delaware‑based Falcon Finance, provider of a blockchain platform for collateral-backed digital lending. Views are the author’s own. The use of tokenized, or digital, assets for …
Fintech Leader Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo Platform Processes Nearly $9 Trillion in December January 13, 2026 2:16 pm GlobalFinTechSeries December 2025 ADV up 490% YOY, Highlighting the Rapid Adoption of Tokenized Settlement Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a global Fintech leader, announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform processed an average of $384 billion in daily …
Zand Bank Integrates XDC Network for Blockchain Payments and Digital Asset Custody January 13, 2026 7:37 am Blockonomi TLDR: Zand Bank integrates XDC Network to provide blockchain-based payments for corporate clients in UAE. Integration enables institutional-grade digital asset custody services pending regulatory approvals. ComTech Gold brings blockchain transparency and …
FINMA Outlines Custody Requirements for Crypto-Based Assets January 13, 2026 7:34 am Fintech News Switzerland Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published a new supervisory communication outlining how it assesses the risks associated with the custody of …
Weekly Blockchain Monitor - January 2026 January 12, 2026 11:33 pm JD Supra - California Stablecoin Products Launch by US Financial Institutions and Crypto Companies By Robert A. Musiala Jr. On Dec. 18, SoFi Technologies Inc. announced the launch of SoFiUSD, “a fully reserved U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A.” According to a …
‘The reality is: this is happening’: Government tech expert Lord Holmes on building a better state January 12, 2026 9:16 pm Global Government Forum As GGF’s sister title Global Government Fintech becomes Global Government Finance, Lord Holmes – a long-standing advocate for public sector fintech use – endorses a ‘timely move’ as governments transform and modernise public sector finance operations and …
Rosetta Labs’ Authority Boundary Ledger: Immutable AI Governance for Trust and Security January 12, 2026 5:28 pm WebProNews In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, where large language models promise unprecedented capabilities, a fundamental challenge persists: ensuring that these powerful systems operate within defined boundaries without compromising their …
“The reality is: this is happening”: Lord Holmes as ‘government fintech’ evolves January 12, 2026 1:45 pm Global Government Fintech As Global Government Fintech becomes Global Government Finance, Lord Holmes – a long-standing advocate for public sector fintech use – endorses a “timely move” as a “gaping gap, if you can have such a thing” exists to transform and modernise public sector …
BNY moves toward tokenised deposits for big investors January 10, 2026 1:54 pm Arabian Post Bank of New York Mellon has outlined plans to offer tokenised deposit accounts to institutional clients, marking a significant step by the world’s largest custodial bank into blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. The initiative is designed to mirror …
Lloyds Executes First UK Sterling Tokenised Deposit Transaction January 9, 2026 11:58 pm Fintech News Switzerland Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Lloyds has completed the first UK transaction using Tokenised Deposits, marking a global debut for sterling deposits on a public blockchain. Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets …
Dual Registrant Regulatory Roundup - January 2026 January 9, 2026 10:24 pm JD Supra - California Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the previous month that are of …
Top 10 Blockchain Gaming Startups In 2026 January 9, 2026 4:43 pm Inventiva The blockchain gaming industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few years, evolving from simple play-to-earn models into sophisticated ecosystems that blend cutting-edge technology with engaging gameplay. As we navigate through 2026, …
Sebi Forms Working Group On Technology Roadmap For Market Infrastructure Institutions January 9, 2026 5:01 am Outlook India Taking a holistic and future-oriented approach, the working group will evaluate the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, distributed ledger technology, cloud computing, SupTech and RegTech solutions, …
The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and its implications for the Cayman Islands January 8, 2026 10:13 pm JD Supra - California Globally, CARF obliges certain crypto-asset service providers to collect detailed information on their users and report crypto-asset transactions to local tax authorities, which then share this data with partner jurisdictions where users are tax resident. …
Sebi sets up working group to frame technology roadmap for market infrastructure January 8, 2026 5:57 pm The Economic Times Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has constituted a Working Group to frame short-term (five-year) and long-term (ten-year) technology roadmap for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), as the regulator looks to future-proof …
Sebi forms high-level working group for Market Infrastructure Institutions January 8, 2026 5:15 pm Mint Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announced on Thursday, 8 January, that it has constituted a high-level working group to formulate a comprehensive technology roadmap for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), covering both short-term (five …
Banks must upgrade their blockchain infrastructure January 8, 2026 5:05 pm Coin Telegraph Opinion by: Igor Mandrigin, co-founder and chief technology and product officer of Gateway.fm For years, private distributed ledger systems, like Hyperledger, have provided banks with a secure means to explore blockchain technology without venturing into …
DTCC Executives’ 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook January 8, 2026 3:50 pm Mondovisione Laura Klimpel, Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income and Financing Solutions DTCC’s Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) had an incredibly strong year, as evidenced not only by the new innovations and capabilities we continued to launch to …
Digital Asset, J.P. Morgan to Launch JPM Coin on Canton Network January 8, 2026 10:12 am Blockhead Digital Asset and Kinexys by JP Morgan plan to bring JPM Coin natively to the Canton Network, the companies announced Tuesday. The collaboration will enable JP Morgan's USD-denominated deposit token (ticker: JPMD) to operate on Canton, a privacy- …
Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo Platform Processes Nearly $9 Trillion In December - December 2025 ADV Up 490% YOY, Highlighting The Rapid Adoption Of Tokenized Settlement January 8, 2026 9:51 am Mondovisione Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), global Fintech leader, today announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform processed an average of $384 billion in daily repo transactions during December, with volumes totaling nearly $9 …
OBOOK Holdings Inc. (OWLS) to Adopt x402 Standard to Unlock AI Agent Revenue for Global Merchants January 8, 2026 3:37 am EIN Presswire ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) (the "Company" or “OwlTing”), a global fintech company operating as the OwlTing Group, today announced its plan to integrate with the x402 ecosystem, an open …
Do diaspora demonstrations in London and elsewhere carry any weight? January 7, 2026 7:39 pm The National News Countries that are either at war or living on the edge are increasingly the focus of rising diaspora concern these days. The manifestation of a heightened involvement with the homeland often comes through vigils and demonstrations, particularly in the big …
Syria declares Kurdish positions in Aleppo 'legitimate military targets' January 7, 2026 1:51 pm The National News The Syrian army has warned Kurdish militias that it would strike “military targets” in Aleppo, as deadly exchanges continued for a third day in the latest round of urban warfare in the country’s second-largest city. Public offices and schools were closed …
Trump Endorsement Sparks Blockchain Buzz in Fintech January 6, 2026 11:54 pm Fintech Review There’s a buzz in the financial technology sector following the Trump administration’s recent nod to blockchain technology. This endorsement has sparked a surge of activity in the digital asset ecosystem. The future of financial services, including …
ADX’s Transformative Year Elevates Market Leadership And Sets The Standard For Capital Market Development January 6, 2026 11:11 am Mondovisione Expanded product suite, upgraded infrastructure, and deepened partnerships solidified the exchange’s firm foundation for long-term growth The new ADX Group established a future-ready capital market with enhanced market infrastructure New trading engine …
Israeli ban on international aid groups 'a disaster for Gaza’s children' January 6, 2026 7:07 am The National News Maryam Sheehan fears her three young children might once again be at risk of malnutrition as Israel banned 37 international humanitarian organisations from operating in Gaza, claiming they failed to comply with new registration rules. Amal, Samar and …
China completes first cross-border retail payment using the digital yuan in Laos January 5, 2026 6:12 pm Cryptopolitan China’s digital currency program has completed its first cross-border consumer payment using the digital yuan in Laos. China is attempting to spread the use of its digital yuan through fast and easy consumer transactions. Has the digital yuan debuted …
SMX: Molecular Traceability Proven, But Dilution And Volatility Loom January 5, 2026 2:22 pm Seeking Alpha Security Matters PLC is a pre-revenue company specializing in molecular traceability and authentication tech. Multiple pilot programs proved SMX's molecular tech survives harsh conditions in plastics, textiles, and tires. Blockchain-enabled digital …
DOGEBALL’s Live ETH Layer-2 and Gaming Ecosystem Compared With Hedera and Toncoin January 5, 2026 12:23 pm Crypto Economy Let’s be honest for a moment. Many market participants do not miss gains because projects fail, but because attention often arrives after momentum has already formed. By the time assets trend on social platforms or see rapid exchange-driven price moves, …
China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest January 5, 2026 10:23 am Coingeek Homepage > News > Finance > China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest China’s central bank has announced that commercial banks will begin paying interest on digital yuan wallets, starting January 1, 2026. The move marks a significant …
RBI regulatory sandbox: Lifting innovation, consumer safety January 5, 2026 7:53 am Law.asia In the past decade, there has been a growing need for public policy and regulation to keep pace with the growth of technology and innovation. Policy and governance must evolve in parallel with this growth to avoid societal harm and regulatory uncertainty …
The Best Crypto for 2026 Narrative Shifts as APEMARS Sparks 3000x Potential Gain Talk and Other Long-Term Players Gain Attention January 2, 2026 11:29 pm Blockonomi The crypto market has never been short on ambition, but every cycle tells a different story. Some years belong to infrastructure. Others belong to narratives. As investors position for the next major phase, the search for the best crypto for 2026 is no …
Outlook 2026: Stablecoin fretting will calm down January 2, 2026 5:53 pm OMFIF Stablecoins dominated the financial discourse in 2025. But is their tale one of sound and fury, as Macbeth might have it, which – after their hour of strutting and fretting – signifies nothing? Traditional finance, aided by regulators and central banks …
Opportunities and Challenges for Decentralized Social Networks in the Near Future January 1, 2026 7:41 pm Crypto Economy TL;DR Market outlook sizes decentralized social networks at $1.2B in 2024 and $6.93B by 2033, implying 24.5% CAGR for 2026-2033. Opportunities hinge on blockchain, peer-to-peer, and distributed ledger stacks, plus hybrid models and DAO governance to …
Vertalo CEO Dave Hendricks on stablecoins, RWAs, and how the crypto industry ‘loses its collective mind’ December 31, 2025 8:29 pm crypto.news As stablecoins dominate regulatory headlines and tokenization edges closer to institutional reality, the real work of bringing traditional assets on-chain is happening quietly in the background. Dave Hendricks, founder and CEO of Vertalo, has been building …
ADB: Azerbaijan Can Boost Capital Markets Through Fintech December 31, 2025 12:06 pm Caspian Post Azerbaijan has significant potential to accelerate its capital market development by actively adopting fintech solutions, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The country ranks first in the CAREC region for institutional capacity and second after …
The New Architecture of International Payments: Where Transformation, Trust and… December 31, 2025 10:44 am Global Finance Magazine For decades, international payments were powered by linear models designed for batch processing, correspondent banking and office-hour settlement cycles. That architecture was effective in a world of physical documents, fixed hour clearing and unilateral …
Stablecoin interest ban puts U.S. at disadvantage against China December 31, 2025 10:34 am Cryptopolitan Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, warned U.S. lawmakers that they risked handing China a major advantage if they limited rewards on U.S.-issued stablecoins. The CPO emphasized China’s recent push to pay interest on its central bank digital …
SEC Staff No-Action Relief for DTC Pilot Provides a Pathway for Tokenized Securities December 30, 2025 6:37 am JD Supra - California On December 11, 2025, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a no-action letter to The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) concerning a pilot version (the “Preliminary Base Version”) of a securities …
Hedera, Algorand, and Stellar Secure Major Energy Partnerships in 2025 December 30, 2025 4:51 am Blockonomi TLDR: Hedera added RepSol and Blockchain4Energy to its Council for carbon tracing and digital identity. Algorand partners with Enel to tokenize solar panels, enabling fractional ownership for businesses. Stellar works with Nasdaq-listed Turbo Energy to …
From Niche to Breakout: Tokenized Stocks Reach $1.2B and Draw Stablecoin Comparisons December 30, 2025 2:10 am Crypto Economy TLDR The sector’s total capitalization has hit a historic record, driven by strong growth in September and December. Token Terminal analysts compare the sector’s current state to that of stablecoins in 2020. Giants like Nasdaq, Coinbase, and BlackRock lead …
WISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) and Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA) Announce Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement on Form F-4 in Connection with Proposed Business Combination December 29, 2025 9:05 pm EIN Presswire Canton of Zug, Switzerland and Singapore – December 29, 2025 - WISeKey International Holding AG (Nasdaq: WKEY) (“WISeKey”) , a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform, and Columbus Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COLA) (“ …
United much improved since last year - but a top-six finish is a must for Amorim December 29, 2025 4:21 pm The National News Manchester United play their final game of 2025 at home to bottom side Wolves on Tuesday night. It has been a difficult year for United, with a 15th-place league finish and a Europa League final defeat in June meaning no European football this season. But …
China Advances Digital Yuan with Major Overhaul Set for 2026 December 29, 2025 3:25 pm Crowdfund Insider China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to elevate its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan (e-CNY). Effective January 1, 2026, this initiative will introduce an upgraded …
Ukraine 'to be given 15 years of US security guarantees' December 29, 2025 1:48 pm The National News The US will give Ukraine 15 years of security guarantees in a peace deal with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed as peace negotiations intensify. The country's four years of martial law will also be lifted “at the moment when Ukraine …
Standard Chartered and Ant International Launch Commercial Blockchain Tokenised Deposits in HK and Singapore December 29, 2025 6:45 am The Fintech Times Standard Chartered Bank Limited (SCBHK) and Ant International have commercially launched a blockchain-based tokenised deposits solution, enabling real-time, 24/7 fund transfers. The solution, co-created by both entities, allows for the seamless …
China unveils new action plan for digital yuan management December 29, 2025 6:08 am Crypto Briefing Key Takeaways The PBOC has issued an Action Plan to strengthen governance and infrastructure for the digital yuan. The new framework and mechanism for digital yuan management will be effective from January 1. Share this article China’s central bank, the …
CIMB Group Pioneers Tokenised Bonds in Malaysia December 28, 2025 8:55 pm Fintech Review CIMB Group, a top-tier banking group in Malaysia, is planning to shake up the financial market. They intend to issue tokenised bonds and Islamic sukuk, aligning with Malaysia’s regulatory efforts to modernise capital markets through distributed-ledger …
CIMB Prepares Tokenised Bond, Sukuk Issuance as Malaysia Pilots Digital Securities December 28, 2025 7:02 pm Crowdfund Insider December 28, 2025 @ 11:46 am By Michael Wong CIMB Group is laying the groundwork to issue tokenised bonds and Islamic sukuk in Malaysia, positioning itself early as regulators move to modernise capital markets through the use of distributed-ledger …
Can cyptocurrencies come back from a rollercoaster year? December 28, 2025 12:57 pm The Times The year began with an absolute bang for the cryptocurrency industry. A newly elected Donald Trump had promised to make the US “the crypto capital of the planet”. He launched his own meme-coin, $TRUMP, followed a few days later by $MELANIA. In a couple of …
A Year of Change Across Financial Regulation – and What Comes Next, December 2025 - SEC Staff Issues No-Action Relief for DTC Tokenization Pilot December 27, 2025 6:58 am JD Supra - California On December 11, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued a no-action letter (the “DTCC No-Action Letter”) stating that it would not recommend enforcement action against The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) in connection with …
CFTC Opens the Door to Digital Asset Collateral: Regulatory Guidance, No-Action Relief, and Practical Implications December 27, 2025 6:58 am JD Supra - California I. Executive Summary On December 8, 2025, the staff of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) launched a “digital assets pilot program” (the “Digital Assets Pilot Program”) providing greater certainty to commodity derivatives market …
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – December 2025 # 4 December 26, 2025 8:56 pm JD Supra - California To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities On …
Jersey digital assets - December 2025 update December 26, 2025 8:55 pm JD Supra - California Jersey has emerged as a progressive and pragmatic jurisdiction for digital assets, providing a balanced regulatory environment that supports innovation while ensuring investor protection. The island’s approach to digital assets is underpinned by its robust …
SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Custody Rules for Crypto Assets December 26, 2025 3:02 pm JD Supra - California I. Introduction A statement this month from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Trading and Markets unlocked a particularly critical part of securities laws for broker-dealers looking to expand into crypto-asset markets. On December …
Analysts urge caution on blockchain bill as costly tech risks draining public funds December 25, 2025 12:37 pm Business World By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter ANALYSTS caution that the proposed measure that will require the government to upload all budget data onto a digital portal, risks draining public funds if expensive technology contracts fail to yield actual transparency …
Iran sanctuary for Foxtrot crime boss angers critics of 'silent Sweden' December 25, 2025 8:38 am The National News Sweden must abandon its policy of "silent diplomacy" towards Iran as it faces a wave of gangland warfare orchestrated by a fugitive mobster. A leading politician told The National that Stockholm should publicly call for Iran to hand over gangster …
Imkan expands waterfront capabilities with majority stake in Majestic Marine December 24, 2025 9:06 pm The National News Abu Dhabi-based master developer, Imkan, has announced the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Majestic Marine Investments Group LLC, strengthening its in-house marine construction capabilities to support waterfront and coastal developments across the …
Egypt increases pressure on Ethiopia through port deals with Eritrea and Djibouti December 24, 2025 8:43 pm The National News Egypt has agreed to develop seaports in the Horn of Africa nations of Eritrea and Djibouti, part of its campaign to increase pressure on landlocked Ethiopia over its long-running Nile water dispute, sources in Cairo told The National. Under the agreements …
For Iran, 2026 is going to be the year of the unknown December 24, 2025 7:30 pm The National News The Islamic Republic of Iran is no stranger to crises, but recent years have been exceptionally difficult for the country and its political masters. In 2022-2023, it faced the most widespread protests in its four-decade history. The “Woman, Life, Freedom” …
Russia’s Alfa-Bank launches fuel-backed digital asset for retail investors December 24, 2025 5:50 pm Cryptopolitan One of Russia’s largest banks is now offering tokens based on regular unleaded fuel, of the kind sold at gas stations across the country. When the instrument matures, investors can either collect their money with accrued interest or receive a fuel card and …
Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire breach after explosion in Gaza wounds soldier December 24, 2025 5:19 pm The National News Israel on Wednesday accused Hamas of breaching the US-backed ceasefire, after an explosive device blew up in southern Gaza, injuring an Israeli soldier. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since October 10, as each side …
SEC Publishes a Flurry of Crypto-related Statements Aimed at Regulatory Clarity December 24, 2025 1:18 am JD Supra - California The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") published a Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs") page focusing on trade and settlement issues, requested feedback on how to improve the crypto regulatory landscape for alternative trading …
New York City bets on blockchain, a technology most have discarded as useless December 23, 2025 11:38 pm StateScoop Eric Adams, who will be New York’s mayor for eight more days, on Friday unveiled the city’s new “blockchain plan,” a 61-page document intended to guide agencies as they investigate new uses of the distributed-ledger technology best known for undergirding …
How Fintech Is Reshaping the Global Remittance Experience December 23, 2025 2:45 pm GlobalFinTechSeries Remittances, essentially referring to money sent by workers abroad to their home countries, have been widely recognized as key drivers of economic growth in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In fact, in the past ten years, migrant workers sent over …