Finance

Tokenization issuance was phase 1, utility is phase 2
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6 October, 2026

Tokenization issuance was phase 1, utility is phase 2

Tokenization is moving into live institutional markets as assets are traded, pledged, and settled on-chain, making interoperability the next big...
Nearly half of Asia Pacific consumers open to using stablecoins in the next five years, visa study finds
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6 October, 2026

Nearly half of Asia Pacific consumers open to using stablecoins in the next five years, visa study finds

Visa's 2026 survey of 14,250 consumers finds 46% in Asia Pacific likely to use stablecoins within five years, though trust...
HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar
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1 October, 2026

HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar

HSBC RedCoin launches in Hong Kong as Asia's stablecoin use grows; meanwhile, the UAE pilots dirham payments, and euro stablecoins...
El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances
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30 September, 2026

El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances

Coinbase expands Citi stablecoin payments as El Salvador adopts $2 remittances, Verona launches verUSD, and Morgan Stanley tests digital assets.
Philippines tightens digital bank rules as payments evolve
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30 September, 2026

Philippines tightens digital bank rules as payments evolve

The Philippines' central bank tightens digital banking rules as IBM advances tokenized deposits with SWIFT and BNY expands cross-border payments.
Tokenized securities, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria
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25 September, 2026

Tokenized securities, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria

NYSE and Blockchain.com partner to enable 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs, as the SEC and CFTC prepare markets...