Markets

Binance has officially launched its fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, marking a major step in the company’s ongoing global expansion under stricter regulatory oversight. The new platform, called Binance Japan K.K., operates under full approval from Japan’s Financial Services...

The Ethereum Foundation has officially announced a groundbreaking Layer-2 upgrade designed to slash gas fees by up to 90%, marking one of the network’s most significant advancements since the Merge. The update, dubbed “Verde,” will integrate advanced zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup...

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reached a new milestone, recording more than 2 billion transactions in a single month for the first time since its launch in 2016. The achievement underscores the rapid digital transformation sweeping across India’s financial...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially launched its much-anticipated tokenized ETF platform, opening a new chapter in the fusion of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The move marks a major step toward digitizing asset management, as the firm...

A consortium of Japan’s leading banks has announced the launch of a blockchain-based green bond marketplace, aiming to streamline the issuance, trading, and settlement of environmentally focused financial instruments. The initiative, unveiled on September 18, 2025, represents a significant step...

A major Latin American neobank has launched tokenized savings accounts for retail customers, introducing a new way to save and invest using digital assets. Announced on September 18, 2025, the initiative allows account holders to convert traditional deposits into blockchain-based...

Singapore has unveiled an AI-powered fraud detection network designed to enhance security across its rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem. The initiative, announced on September 18, 2025, leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions in real time,...

Brazil’s Central Bank has taken a significant step in modernizing cross-border trade by expanding the integration of its digital real with international trade platforms. Announced on September 18, 2025, the initiative aims to facilitate faster, more secure, and cost-effective payments...

U.S.-based fintech giant Stripe has unveiled a multi-currency tokenized payment gateway designed to simplify cross-border transactions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announced on September 18, 2025, the platform leverages blockchain technology to enable businesses to accept, process, and settle...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially launched a real-time digital euro payment pilot, aiming to integrate the central bank digital currency into everyday retail transactions. This initiative represents a major step forward in Europe’s ongoing digital currency strategy, with...

A leading Japanese insurance company has launched a pilot program to issue tokenized life insurance contracts using blockchain technology, marking a significant innovation in the country’s insurance sector. The initiative, announced on September 17, 2025, aims to enhance transparency, reduce...

A group of leading European banks has announced the formation of a consortium aimed at issuing sustainable green bonds, signaling a coordinated effort to finance environmentally focused projects across the continent. The initiative, unveiled on September 17, 2025, represents a...

A leading Singapore-based fintech firm has launched a blockchain-based trade financing platform aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promising to streamline cross-border transactions and reduce reliance on traditional banking processes. The platform, announced on September 17, 2025, seeks to...

Brazil’s Central Bank has announced a significant expansion of its digital real pilot program, this time targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The initiative, launched on September 17, 2025, aims to test how a central bank digital...

Robinhood, the popular U.S. trading app known for disrupting traditional brokerage models, is preparing to launch a tokenized stock trading platform that could transform how retail investors access equities. The move will allow users to trade fractionalized, blockchain-based versions of...