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China’s central bank has announced an expansion of its digital yuan pilot, this time integrating the currency into peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms. The move aims to enhance the efficiency and security of digital lending while providing broader access to credit...

A group of leading banks across the Asia-Pacific region has announced the launch of a digital carbon credit marketplace, aiming to streamline the buying, selling, and tracking of carbon credits to support corporate sustainability initiatives. The collaboration is part of...

A U.S.-based fintech company has launched a platform that enables retail investors to access tokenized municipal bonds, marking a significant step in democratizing public debt investment. The initiative allows smaller investors to participate in municipal financing, traditionally dominated by institutional...

Several Singapore-based neobanks have announced partnerships with leading regional airlines to offer seamless travel payment solutions for customers. The collaboration allows travelers to book flights, pay for in-flight services, and manage loyalty rewards directly through the banks’ digital platforms, streamlining...

PayPal has announced the expansion of its stablecoin PYUSD integration across Latin American merchants, allowing businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly using the digital asset. The move aims to provide faster, low-cost payments and enhance financial inclusion in a region...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced plans to explore a retail digital euro pilot in several Southern European countries, aiming to assess the potential benefits and challenges of introducing a central bank digital currency for everyday consumer use. The...

Binance has unveiled an AI-powered trading assistant designed specifically for retail crypto investors, aiming to simplify trading and help users make informed decisions in a volatile market. The new platform combines artificial intelligence, real-time market analytics, and predictive modeling to...

A leading Japanese insurance company has begun piloting tokenized life insurance contracts, leveraging blockchain technology to modernize policy management, improve transparency, and enhance customer experience. The pilot represents a significant step in the integration of decentralized technology into traditional financial...

A group of leading European banks has announced plans to explore joint green bond issuance aimed at financing large-scale sustainable projects across the continent. The initiative reflects growing investor demand for environmentally responsible investment products and the financial sector’s increasing...

Singapore-based neobanks are rolling out a new cross-border trade finance service aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access faster, more affordable financing for international trade. The initiative addresses a long-standing challenge for SMEs, which often face high fees,...

Ripple has announced the expansion of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) collaboration program to include five new countries across Asia and Africa, signaling growing global adoption of blockchain technology in national payment systems. The new partnerships aim to streamline...

BlackRock has officially launched its first tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on the Ethereum blockchain, signaling a new phase in the fusion of traditional finance and decentralized technology. The move highlights how major financial institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain to modernize...

Binance has announced the launch of a new zero-fee cross-border payments platform, aimed at improving financial accessibility in emerging markets. The initiative marks a major step forward in Binance’s efforts to position itself as a global fintech player, extending beyond...

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled a new proposal aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for tokenized securities, marking a major step toward modernizing the country’s capital markets through blockchain technology. The announcement, made on September 19, 2025,...

Ripple has announced a landmark partnership with Mastercard to build a blockchain-powered remittance network across key Asian markets, aiming to simplify and accelerate cross-border money transfers. The collaboration, revealed on September 19, 2025, will use Ripple’s enterprise blockchain technology and...