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Singapore-based neobanks have launched a cross-border trade finance initiative aimed at small businesses, providing faster, more transparent, and cost-efficient solutions for international transactions. The platform leverages digital banking technology to simplify financing processes, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to...

A leading Latin American fintech has unveiled an AI-powered credit scoring platform designed to improve lending access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region. The platform leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to assess borrower risk with greater accuracy,...

The U.S. Federal Reserve is reviewing the regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers as policymakers seek to strengthen the resilience of the digital asset market. Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar, have become an increasingly...

China has expanded its digital yuan pilot program to include international e-commerce platforms, marking a significant step in Beijing’s efforts to promote the digital currency on a global scale. The move allows overseas buyers to use the digital yuan for...

A major Japanese insurance company has launched a pilot program for tokenized life insurance contracts, signaling a significant step in integrating blockchain technology into the insurance sector. The pilot is designed to digitize policy issuance, automate claims processing, and provide...

A group of leading European banks has formed a consortium to launch a joint initiative focused on issuing sustainable green bonds. The project aims to support environmentally friendly projects across energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors while offering investors a secure,...

A Singapore-based fintech firm has launched a blockchain-based trade financing platform designed to streamline access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform leverages distributed ledger technology to provide faster, more transparent, and secure financing solutions, addressing long-standing...

Latin America’s leading neobank has launched an AI-driven credit risk platform aimed at improving lending decisions for both individual and small business customers. The platform represents a significant leap forward in financial technology for the region, where traditional credit scoring...

The U.S. Treasury has begun a comprehensive review of stablecoin reserve requirements as regulators seek to strengthen the resilience of the rapidly growing digital asset market. Stablecoins, which are digital tokens pegged to traditional fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar,...

China has taken a major step in promoting its digital currency by expanding the pilot program for the digital yuan into cross-border e-commerce transactions. The move reflects Beijing’s broader strategy to internationalize the digital yuan and integrate it more deeply...

Ellington Credit has reported a strong first-quarter performance, defying broader market headwinds and signaling resilience in the credit investment sector. The company, which specializes in mortgage-backed securities and structured credit products, delivered higher-than-expected returns despite ongoing volatility in interest rates,...

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has strengthened its exposure to Bitcoin by increasing its stake in MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. According to the bank’s latest filing, RBC boosted its MicroStrategy (MSTR) holdings by...

Switzerland’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with venture capital funding soaring 36% compared to last year, and fintech emerging as one of the strongest sectors driving the momentum. The latest data shows investors are pouring billions into Swiss...

Egypt’s stock market has taken a major leap toward digital accessibility with the launch of a new mobile application by the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The app, which went live this week, is designed to provide easy access to market data,...

SharpLink has made headlines with its recent revelation that its Ethereum holdings have soared to 740,760 ETH, marking one of the company’s most aggressive moves into the crypto staking sector to date. This development signals not only the firm’s growing...