Finance

SWIFT blockchain ledger for 24/7 global payments underway
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2 October, 2025

SWIFT blockchain ledger for 24/7 global payments underway

SWIFT is teaming up with over 30 banks to build a blockchain ledger, aiming for faster, safer 24/7 payments with...
UK Finance group launches pilot for tokenized sterling deposits.
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2 October, 2025

UK Finance group launches pilot for tokenized sterling deposits.

UK Finance launches a pilot for tokenized sterling deposits, boosting transaction speed, security, and efficiency in the U.K. banking sector.
APAC digital asset adoption accelerates; Japan leads
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29 September, 2025

APAC digital asset adoption accelerates; Japan leads

According to Chainalysis, among APAC’s top five markets—Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, India, and Vietnam—Japan saw the “strongest growth.”
Digital euro set for 2029 after ECB, EU reach accord
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26 September, 2025

Digital euro set for 2029 after ECB, EU reach accord

The European Central Bank now targets 2029 for a digital euro launch after EU ministers agreed on limits to make...
China, S.Korea roll out stablecoins; Italy flags issuance risk
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24 September, 2025

China, S.Korea roll out stablecoins; Italy flags issuance risk

AnchorX launched the first yuan-backed stablecoin, AxCNH, to target cross-border payments, tokenization, and to counter dollar-backed stablecoin dominance.
Asia tackles wallet fraud; Egypt boosts digital finance
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22 September, 2025

Asia tackles wallet fraud; Egypt boosts digital finance

Asia’s top e-wallets unite to fight fraud using emerging tech, while Egypt accelerates digital wallet adoption in its push for...
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