09 Oct 25 @ 12:14
A simmering policy debate in Washington over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to pay interest has burst into the open. Coinbase and the Blockchain Association have launched a campaign... read more
06 Oct 25 @ 16:12
Stablecoins, once synonymous with crypto speculation and opaque reserves, are fast becoming the backbone of a new era in institutional cross-border settlement. What began as a niche experiment in digital... read more
26 Sep 25 @ 09:16
When digital payments meet blockchain innovation, we’re witnessing a revolution in how we manage funds. From efficient stablecoin clearing to instantaneous cross-border transfers, to the flourishing public blockchain ecosystem, these... read more
25 Sep 25 @ 15:29
This is big folks…its hotting up – nine of Europe’s largest banks have unveiled plans to issue a euro-denominated stablecoin by 2026, in a move that could reshape the digital... read more
22 Sep 25 @ 16:20
Two Asia-based fintechs are preparing to launch what could become one of the region’s most ambitious experiments in digital currency. Line Next, the Web3 arm of the Japanese messaging giant... read more
16 Sep 25 @ 10:21
The cryptocurrency market is once again in the spotlight, with XRP drawing renewed attention following its recent surge. Technical analysts suggest the token could soon test the $3 threshold, a... read more
11 Sep 25 @ 16:44
Once a technical detail confined to fraud prevention, tokenization has become one of the most strategically significant developments in global finance. From protecting card payments to enabling central bank experiments... read more
08 Sep 25 @ 16:13
The global payments and digital asset landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, with crypto wallets emerging as one of its fastest-expanding segments. Once regarded as niche tools for early adopters, wallets... read more
04 Sep 25 @ 09:01
Finastra has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Circle to embed stablecoin settlement into global cross-border payment flows, marking a significant step in the integration of blockchain technology with mainstream banking... read more
01 Sep 25 @ 11:49
The rapid ascent of stablecoins is unsettling policymakers across the world. Backed by dollars and other reserve currencies, they are increasingly viewed as instruments that could entrench the greenback’s dominance... read more
29 Aug 25 @ 15:47
In an era defined by urgent climate imperatives and shifting social expectations, the payments industry finds itself at a strategic inflection point. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, once the... read more
26 Aug 25 @ 13:15
America’s largest banking groups are lobbying Congress to amend new stablecoin legislation, warning that the rules as written could drain trillions of dollars in deposits from the financial system. The... read more
22 Aug 25 @ 09:26
European policymakers are stepping up efforts to bring a digital euro to market after the US enacted landmark legislation for stablecoins, raising alarm in Brussels about the euro’s long-term competitiveness.... read more
19 Aug 25 @ 16:35
Wyoming has cemented its reputation as America’s most progressive jurisdiction for digital assets with the official launch of its state-issued stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). Announced at the SALT... read more
19 Aug 25 @ 12:24
When computers first entered mainstream use, languages like COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal defined programming. They were precise but inaccessible to most, requiring deep technical knowledge to manipulate even simple tasks.... read more
18 Aug 25 @ 12:58
Global payments are standing at a structural turning point. For decades, the movement of money across borders has been defined by legacy rails such as SWIFT messaging, prefunded accounts, and... read more
13 Aug 25 @ 10:07
Fintech’s founding promise was to dismantle the barriers of geography, time, and cost that have long constrained financial services. Digital platforms and instant connectivity heralded an era in which money... read more
13 Aug 25 @ 09:00
By the end of this decade, the global payments ecosystem will look markedly different. Real-time processing, cross-border interoperability, and blockchain-enabled innovations are set to reshape the way money moves around... read more
12 Aug 25 @ 09:23
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating towards the launch of its long-anticipated central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Dirham, with the first retail issuance scheduled for Q4 2025.... read more
11 Aug 25 @ 13:27
Hong Kong’s ambitions to position itself as a premier hub for digital assets have encountered a reality check, as its de facto central bank signalled a more measured approach to... read more
14 Apr 26 @ 20:03
Visa is stepping up its push into agentic commerce with the launch of Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new tool intended to help businesses plug into AI-driven s... more
16 Apr 26 @ 11:46
American Express is positioning itself early for what could become one of the next major shifts in digital payments: AI agents that do more than recommend produ... more
21 Apr 26 @ 14:35
Revolut is beginning to sound more like a future public market heavyweight than a fast-growing European fintech. Chief executive Nik Storonsky has said the com... more