Markets

As the global economy steadily recovers from the unprecedented disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, central banks worldwide are signaling a cautious shift toward policy normalization. For years, these institutions implemented aggressive monetary easing measures, including near-zero interest rates and...

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments for tickets and frequent flyer services, marking a significant step toward digital payment innovation in the aviation industry. The move allows passengers to pay for flights, upgrades, and loyalty program...

A group of European startups has launched a cross-border tokenized art investment marketplace, aiming to make high-value artworks accessible to a broader range of investors. The platform allows users to buy fractional shares of artworks using blockchain-based tokens, providing a...

Several of South Korea’s leading neobanks have announced partnerships with domestic technology firms to launch AI-driven savings accounts aimed at improving personal finance management for retail customers. These accounts utilize artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights, optimize interest earnings, and...

India’s largest mutual fund has launched a blockchain-based platform to enable investors to subscribe to its funds digitally, signaling a major step toward modernizing investment processes and enhancing transparency. The new system allows retail and institutional investors to open accounts,...

The Brazilian Central Bank has expanded its digital real pilot to include retail payments, marking a significant step toward wider adoption of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). The expansion allows consumers and merchants to make everyday transactions using...

A UK-based fintech has unveiled a real-time carbon credit trading platform designed to help businesses offset their carbon emissions more efficiently. The platform enables companies to buy, sell, and track carbon credits digitally, offering an accessible and transparent way to...

A leading Latin American neobank has launched an AI-powered lending platform aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, seeking to address long-standing challenges in accessing credit across the region. SMEs often face limited financing options due to insufficient credit history, complex...

The U.S. Federal Reserve has begun a comprehensive review of reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers, aiming to ensure financial stability and protect consumers as the market for digital assets grows. Stablecoins, which are pegged to traditional currencies such as the...

China has expanded its digital yuan initiative to include cross-border e-commerce transactions, signaling a major push to integrate the central bank digital currency (CBDC) into international trade. The move allows Chinese merchants and foreign buyers to conduct transactions using the...

Japan’s leading banks have come together to launch a digital SME lending marketplace, aimed at streamlining access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises across the country. The platform provides a centralized hub where businesses can compare, apply for, and...

A consortium of European fintech companies has announced the launch of a blockchain-based trade credit platform, aimed at simplifying and securing supply chain financing for businesses across the region. The platform is designed to provide real-time verification of trade transactions,...

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has launched tokenized ESG bonds aimed at retail investors, marking a significant step toward democratizing access to sustainable finance. The initiative allows individual investors to purchase fractional amounts of bonds linked to environmental, social, and governance...

A leading Brazilian neobank has unveiled an AI-powered personal finance advisor designed to help users manage their finances more effectively. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights, budgeting recommendations, and investment guidance tailored to each customer’s financial behavior...

PayPal has announced the launch of cross-border stablecoin transfers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia, aiming to simplify international payments and enhance financial inclusion. The platform allows businesses to send and receive payments using stablecoins, a form of...