Stablecoins
BVNK secures Visa investment to drive stablecoin expansion
BVNK has announced a strategic investment from Visa, made through its Visa Ventures arm, to fuel the expansion of stablecoin-based payments in the US.BVNK,...
Mastercard unveils 360-degree stablecoin strategy
Mastercard has revealed its 360-degree approach to streamlining stablecoin transactions.Through its partnerships with OKX and Nuvei, Mastercard has developed global, end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and...
Standard Chartered sets out strategic priorities
Mass adoption of digital assets through Standard Chartered’s ventures unit has informed the bank’s view that “digital assets is a permanent and important part...
Deutsche Bank explores stablecoin potential with new team
Deutsche Bank has established a new UK-based digital assets team to explore further opportunities in digital custody, to build digital asset infrastructure and to...
Circle partners with global banks for launch
Circle is launching a cross border payment network to connect banks, payment businesses and digital wallets.In an announcement timed to coincide with Money 20/20...
Banks race to show innovation priorities
Money20/20 Asia started today (22 April 2025) as global financial institutions and fintech innovators addressed major themes relating to the intersection of digital assets...
ICE and Circle agree stablecoin exploration pact
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange and one of the world’s largest stablecoin operators are to work together to explore how the...
Big Four auditor to land Tether contract
KPMG, EY, Deloitte or PwC are in the frame to land a contract to audit the reserves of Tether, the creator of the world’s...
BNY permits stablecoin transactions with Circle
US banking giant BNY is to allow clients to send money to and from stablecoin specialist, Circle Internet Group.The news comes just days after...
US banks given green light for crypto
The US Treasury's independent bureau responsible for protecting America’s national banking system has confirmed that certain cryptocurrency activities are now permissible within traditional federal...
UCDC to be first stablecoin in Japan through SBI deal
USDC, the tokenised dollar run by Circle, is to be the first stablecoin to be officially offered in the Japanese market, after a tie...
Digital asset leaders debate real-world application challenges
In a session run under the Chatham House Rule at the GFTN Forum Japan, leaders of some of Asia’s best-known names in digital finance...
Binance chief predicts rapid crypto adoption
The chief executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange believes 2025 marks the start of a new era for digital assets.Speaking at the GFTN...
Jurisdictions: BCB Group is taking a considered approach
Within financial services, financial stability and regulatory compliance are always front of mind for buyers seeking solutions.While innovation, agility and relevance are key components,...
Standard Chartered partners up for stablecoin issuance
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), Animoca Brands and HKT are engaging in a joint venture with the ambition to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed...
Braza Group rolls out Real stablecoin
Braza Group – the parent organisation of Braza Bank – has launched a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian Real on the XRP Ledger.The BBRL...