
SWIFT
Russia passes bill legalizing digital assets in bid to avoid international sanctions
In a desperate move, Russia passed a bill allowing businesses to use digital assets for cross-border trade beginning in September,...
Russia pushing ‘crypto’ payments, SWIFT alternative as sanctions bite
Bank of Russia said it had softened its stance on digital asset payment due to sanctions but admitted that the...
SWIFT completes CBDC connector second trials
Participated by 38 institutions, results of the second trial of SWIFT's CBDC connector have been released, a project enabling CBDC...
Swift digital bill of lading solution moves forward with proof-of-concept completion
SWIFT announces completion of second eBL Proof-of-Concept with BNY Mellon and Deutsche Bank, aiming for industry-wide adoption through interoperability solutions.
Reserve Bank of India opens talks with US, Hong Kong for cross-border CBDC features
India is eyeing a collaboration with U.S. Federal Reserve and HKMA for cross-border CBDC functionality to enhance international remittances and...
Kazakhstan, Hong Kong join SWIFT’s CBDC interoperability beta test
The new beta test focuses on interlinking CBDCs to foster cross-border payments, while a second test with 30 banks tests...