Markets

The UK government has unveiled a draft regulatory framework that would place strict ownership limits on stablecoin issuers and custodians, signaling its intent to tighten control over digital asset markets while promoting innovation under safer conditions. According to the draft,...

Brazil’s Central Bank has introduced a series of new measures aimed at tightening oversight of payment institutions and strengthening security around digital transfers. The move comes in response to rising cyber threats and growing concerns about the resilience of the...

Stripe is sharpening its focus on Asia-Pacific, betting that stablecoins and artificial intelligence will drive the next stage of its growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. Speaking at an event in Singapore, executives from the payments company...

The Bank of England (BoE) has put forward proposals aimed at strengthening the stability of Britain’s gilt repo markets, which play a crucial role in government bond financing and liquidity management. The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has published a discussion...

The Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea’s main stock exchange, has begun piloting a blockchain-based settlement system for equities trading in a move that could modernize one of Asia’s most active financial markets. The initiative is designed to test whether distributed...

The European Union has approved its first comprehensive licensing framework for artificial intelligence–driven banking applications, a move that signals both regulatory clarity and growing confidence in the role of AI in financial services. The framework, passed after months of deliberation...

Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorn has launched a stablecoin-powered remittance service aimed at transforming the way money moves across Africa. The company, which already serves millions of users through its mobile payments and digital banking products, announced that it will use...

Stripe has unveiled a suite of AI-powered credit tools designed to help small businesses in Europe access financing more efficiently and manage their cash flow with greater precision. The payment processing giant, best known for enabling online businesses to accept...

HSBC has announced the launch of a tokenized green bond fund aimed at investors across Asia, marking another step in the growing convergence of blockchain technology and sustainable finance. The fund, which leverages distributed ledger technology to tokenize traditional green...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a significant step forward in its central bank digital currency (CBDC) journey by expanding its digital rupee pilot into the global remittance market. This move comes as India remains one of the...

One of Japan’s largest insurance companies has officially launched a blockchain-based health insurance claims system, aiming to streamline the way patients, hospitals, and insurers handle claims and reimbursements. The rollout, announced on September 2, 2025, marks a milestone in the...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a bold step toward modernizing financial infrastructure by launching a pilot program that uses blockchain technology to settle government bond transactions. The trial, announced on September 2, 2025, marks one of the most...

Ripple has taken another significant step in strengthening its foothold in Asia by announcing new partnerships across Southeast Asia aimed at expanding its remittance network. The blockchain-based payments company revealed that it has teamed up with several regional banks and...

Brazil’s central bank has announced an expansion of its Digital Real pilot program, moving from wholesale testing into retail transactions for the first time. The move represents a major step in the country’s effort to launch a central bank digital...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has announced the launch of its first tokenized bond fund designed exclusively for institutional investors. The fund, unveiled on September 2, 2025, will allow qualified investors to gain exposure to high-quality government and corporate...