Markets

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the launch of the final phase of its digital euro pilot, marking a major milestone in Europe’s push to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The move will see several major retail...

South Korea has taken another major step in its central bank digital currency (CBDC) journey by expanding the use of the digital won pilot program to cover public transportation payments in several major cities. The initiative, announced by the Bank...

Germany has approved its first tokenized bond available to retail investors, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing push to modernize its financial markets through blockchain technology. The announcement, made on September 16, 2025, signals a shift in how...

Polygon has unveiled a major network upgrade that promises to cut transaction fees by as much as 90%, a move that could redefine its role as one of the leading Ethereum scaling solutions. The announcement was made on September 16,...

Kenya’s mobile money giant M-Pesa has officially entered the European market with a new cross-border payment service, marking a major milestone in the platform’s global expansion. The move, announced in mid-September 2025, will allow millions of users in Europe and...

JPMorgan has officially launched a tokenized asset marketplace designed for institutional clients, marking one of the largest moves yet by a major global bank into the world of blockchain-powered financial services. The platform, unveiled in September 2025, will allow investors...

China and Saudi Arabia have completed their first-ever oil trade settlement using the digital yuan, marking a historic milestone in both global energy markets and the ongoing evolution of central bank digital currencies. The deal, finalized in mid-September, involved a...

Ethereum developers have unveiled a multi-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator designed to optimize yield across multiple blockchain networks. The platform enables users to maximize returns on their digital assets while managing risk by accessing a broad range of DeFi protocols...

Ripple has announced plans to expand its central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure to multiple central banks in Latin America, aiming to enhance financial inclusion, facilitate faster cross-border payments, and modernize monetary systems in the region. The initiative highlights Ripple’s...

HSBC has announced a strategic partnership with several artificial intelligence (AI) startups to enhance fraud detection and risk mitigation across its global payment networks. This initiative aims to leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, and real-time monitoring to detect suspicious activity...

Apple has announced that Apple Pay will now support cryptocurrency wallets, allowing iOS users to store, send, and spend digital assets directly from their devices. The integration represents a major expansion of Apple’s payment ecosystem and reflects growing mainstream adoption...

Binance has announced a new sustainability-focused crypto mining initiative in Asia, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of digital asset production while promoting responsible blockchain practices. The project utilizes renewable energy sources, carbon-offset strategies, and advanced energy management technologies to...

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has launched a pilot program for the digital yen, aiming to modernize retail payment systems and facilitate cross-border transactions with neighboring countries. The initiative is part of a broader trend among central banks exploring central...

JPMorgan is exploring tokenized corporate bonds as a means to modernize corporate financing, improve liquidity, and broaden investor access. By representing bonds as digital tokens on a blockchain, the bank aims to enable fractional ownership, streamline settlement, and reduce operational...

PayPal has officially launched a Web3 integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce, enabling merchants and consumers to utilize blockchain-based features, crypto wallets, and decentralized application support. This move represents a major push into decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized ecosystems,...