Market Infrastructure

UK at risk as tokenisation reshapes deals

Tokenisation is no longer a fringe concept — it’s redefining how companies raise capital, acquire targets and engage investors. That was the message from...

Sibos 2025: Tokenisation moves centre stage

At Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, tokenisation wasn’t just a talking point — it was the spine of the agenda. From central bank announcements to...

Digital euro enters build phase

The European Central Bank (ECB) has named the technology providers for five core components of the digital euro, marking a key milestone in its...

ECB confirms 2026 rollout of blockchain settlement

The European Central Bank (ECB) will launch a new blockchain-based settlement system in Q3 2026, offering central bank money on distributed ledger technology (DLT)...

UK launches tokenised sterling pilot

UK Finance has announced the live pilot phase to deliver tokenised sterling deposits, backed by Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Nationwide, and Santander. With a focus...

Swift adds blockchain ledger to core infrastructure

Swift has announced the integration of a blockchain-based shared ledger into its core infrastructure, marking a major milestone in its strategy to support tokenised...

BitGo files for IPO in digital asset infrastructure rush

BitGo Holdings Inc., a provider of digital asset custody and infrastructure, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and...

Switzerland scores twin digital wins

Switzerland’s digital economy notched two major wins this week, culminating today with the listing of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG on the SIX...

GFO-X gains ADGM approval for global digital asset exchange

GFO-X Group has received In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to establish a regulated digital...

BoE signals tokenised future for UK capital markets

The Bank of England is preparing to embed tokenisation into the core of UK financial infrastructure, with Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden declaring that distributed...

Bullish raises over $1bn in NYSE debut after upsized IPO

Digital asset exchange Bullish has completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, raising approximately $1.05bn in gross proceeds after upsizing...

Marex adopts Kinexys, partners with Brevan Howard Digital

Marex has become the first clearing firm to adopt Kinexys Digital Payments, JP Morgan’s blockchain-powered settlement platform, with Brevan Howard Digital as a launch...

UK digital assets parliamentary group relaunches

A cross-party group of UK MPs and Lords has relaunched to shape future regulation for crypto and digital assets. The move comes as the...

BNP Paribas joins £FnPS platform

 BNP Paribas has become the latest participant in the Sterling Fnality Payment System (£FnPS), marking a significant step in the adoption of blockchain-based financial...

Abu Dhabi celebrates digital asset framework progress

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting key advancements in its digital...

Stablecoins: Banking’s greatest remix?

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