Fintech News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Singapore embraces digital currencies, combining cutting-edge innovation with solid regulations to ensure a safe trading environment. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency form that uses cryptographic technology to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Youre in the right place. What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency

The Payments Association

AUGUST 7, 2025

We have also seen new participants announced for the Digital Securities Sandbox run by the FCA and Bank of England, and the announcement of a pilot to issue a digital UK government bond (known as DIGIT). The substantial industry appetite to experiment with crypto-assets and blockchain technology is evident.

Regulations

Finovate

JUNE 16, 2025

Walmart Walmart filed a patent for a USD-backed digital currency in 2019. Amazon While not officially confirmed, Amazon has also explored blockchain-based payments. Firms with skilled, in-house blockchain capabilities are best poised to succeed when it comes to launching their own stablecoin.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The project has completed over 15 industry trials in six different currencies, testing a range of financial products. A key focus of this initiative is deepening liquidity in tokenised asset markets, facilitating greater capital raising and trading.

CBDC

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 17, 2024

RLUSD is ideal for financial use cases and allows institutions to: Facilitate instant settlement of cross-border payments. Reliably bridge between traditional fiat currencies and the crypto ecosystem, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition when entering (on-ramping) or exiting (off-ramping) the crypto space.

Stablecoins

Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

There are six main payment methods used in online payments, including credit & debit cards, digital wallets, ACH & bank transfers, direct debit, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and cryptocurrencies. The provider must offer the features you need to facilitate your chosen sales model.

Online Payment Processing

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

6 Fintech Unicorns in Singapore Singapore’s fintech unicorns consist of companies spanning diverse verticals, including digital payments, insurtech, blockchain and AI-driven finance. It operates the SFC-licensed HashKey Exchange, offering a safe and regulated platform for digital asset trading.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

MARCH 5, 2025

Ozean , a blockchain for Real-World Assets (RWA) yield launched by Clearpool , is joining forces with First Digital , a Hong Kong-based group offering global multi-asset custodial, trust, payments and stablecoin solutions, as part of WakeMaker, Ozean’s accelerator programme.

Stablecoins

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

X (formerly Twitter) has made its first decisive step into fintech, announcing a partnership with Visa to power its ambitious new digital wallet, X Wallet. CEO Linda Yaccarino framed the move as a leap forward, but the real story is bigger: tech giants are no longer just facilitating payments, theyre actively reshaping the financial industry.

Digital Payments

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

The payment method is facilitated by digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. With mobile payments, digital wallets typically come in the form of an app on your customers smartphone that holds the buyers pre-stored card information. Digital currencies continue to experience extreme price volatility.

Small Business

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 6, 2025

Data reported by CoinLaw shows the average daily transaction volume for stablecoins surged to $7 billion, an increase of 8% from 2023, and are now accepted in over 70 countries, facilitating cross-border payments and remittances. “We already lead with today’s core rails. .”

Stablecoins

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

According to OpenPayd officials, the addition of stablecoin capabilities is intended to support business use cases such as treasury management, global payouts, and digital asset services. The addition of stablecoin on- and off-ramps is expected to expand the platform’s interoperability between fiat and digital currencies.

Stablecoins

Finextra

AUGUST 11, 2025

Home News Crypto UAE closes in on launch of Digital Dirham Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community.

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CoinRemitter

MARCH 28, 2025

Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, stablecoins offer price stability while maintaining the benefits of blockchain technology, making them an ideal option to accept payment in crypto. Regulatory Compliance: Day by day, stablecoins like Tether and EUR-backed digital currencies are aligning more with EU financial regulations.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ant International and Standard Chartered Partnership: Ant International partnered with Standard Chartered to enable the first-ever SGD-based transactions on Ant’s blockchain-powered digital ledger. The company launched a new wallet payment experience that enables cross-border payments through QR codes.

FinTech

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From exploring technologies like blockchain and AI to supporting government initiatives on digital identity and data legislation, Moore highlights the PSRs commitment to creating a dynamic and competitive payments landscape. The PSR is also keen to act as a problem-solver for the industry.

Innovation

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Operating on blockchain networks, stablecoin payments are available 24/7, bypassing the limitations of traditional banking hours and weekend closures. A key financial benefit for merchants is the elimination of chargeback risks due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions.

Stablecoins

Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Operating on blockchain networks, stablecoin payments are available 24/7, bypassing the limitations of traditional banking hours and weekend closures. A key financial benefit for merchants is the elimination of chargeback risks due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions.

Stablecoins

Finextra

JUNE 27, 2025

Home Announcements Crypto Nasdaq integrates with Canton Network for digital assets collateral External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. This collective effort supports the evolving financial landscape by streamlining operations and bolstering security through blockchain-based solutions.

Payment APIs and Integration

Finextra

JULY 1, 2025

Home Announcements Crypto Robinhood bets big on stock tokens and blockchain External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. In the future, tokenized stocks will be facilitated by our very own Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain, based on Arbitrum. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

Blockchain

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cambodia is implementing new initiatives to expand payment options for tourists by cementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has been instrumental in facilitating these digital currency evolutions.

Digital Currency

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

dtcpay is integrating its digital payment capabilities into Visa ’s global network, giving access to over 130 million merchants across more than 200 countries and territories. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional payments with digital currencies, enabling merchants to accept transactions from a growing segment of UHNW customers.

Digital Currency

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 29, 2024

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have received attention in recent years as central banks worldwide explore the potential to evolve the way we conduct financial transactions. With the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and fintech innovations, CBDCs represent a new frontier in the evolution of money.

Central Bank

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

As part of those efforts, the lab is being used to explore “whether there is a role for a digital Australian dollar — that is, an Australian [central bank digital currency (CBDC)] — in the context of the bank’s responsibilities for issuing the currency and overseeing the payments system.”. The Rewards.

Digital Currency

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

PYMNTS examines the latest initiatives that look to improve upon existing rails, or embrace new ones like blockchain and RTP. Mastercard Leads Central Bank Digital Currency Test. Zero Hash is a digital assets technology company offering solutions for FIs and other service providers in a Software-as-a-Service business model.

RTP

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Silicon Valley’s Ripple , a blockchain payments startup, has filed a trademark with the U.S. Its frictionless blockchain payments platform enables users to send money around the world. . Ripple partnered with Currencycloud in July to facilitate global B2B payments and money transfers. The company said the pilot was successful.

Blockchain

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

That includes advancements in Canada's upcoming Real-Time Rail, as well as adoption by Transcard of Mastercard's Track Business Payment Service to facilitate real-time, account-to-account transfers for businesses. Plus, blockchain makes new inroads in the B2B arena. TOMIA and Clear Embrace Blockchain for Telecom B2B Payments.

B2B

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It’s been several months, if not years, since blockchain was the darling of tech startup investors, but this week proved the technology still has a lot to offer venture capitalists. blockchain startup Envoy will be used to bolster its supply chain and trade finance platform, the company told PYMNTS in an emailed announcement.

B2B

Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The project focuses on enhancing transaction speed and efficiency through the integration of blockchain and stablecoins, digital currencies tied to assets such as the U.S. The use of stablecoins also streamlines currency conversion processes, facilitating easier transfers between digital and local currencies.

Cross-Border Payments

PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2019

Federal Bank in India has partnered with blockchain payments company Ripple to facilitate cross-border payments, according to reports. This is to inform Federal Bank has entered into a partnership with Ripple Inc, a blockchain supported global remittance company, for cross border remittance through its network, ” the announcement said.

Blockchain

Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies, like stablecoins, into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets. The supported stablecoins at this stage include StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). experiences among its users in Singapore.

Stablecoins

Wharton Fintech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Blockchain & Crypto Partnerships with Shayaan Khanna at Mastercard As recently as 2022, it seemed as though blockchain and cryptocurrency companies were about to reshape large swathes of the global financial sector right away.

Blockchain

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As blockchain tech gains commercial traction, a growing number of companies want to use it to reimagine the capital markets infrastructure that powers the trade of stocks, bonds, and other securities. The chart above shows the core blockchain tech being used by projects and corporates working on DLT applications for capital markets.

Blockchain

Fintech News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other payment trends in Asia preceding 2024 including the rise of B2B buy now pay later (BNPL), growing prominence of central bank digital currency (CBDC), and prevalence of composable, cloud-based ‘as-a-Service’ IT architecture models have helped shape much of what we anticipate for 2024.

Payments Trends

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) — which uses tech like blockchain to verify transactions without the need for a centralized authority — is gaining traction as a way to revamp capital markets infrastructure by making it more streamlined, improving transparency, and reducing associated fees. Submit your application here before November 25.

Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)

Fintech News

MAY 21, 2024

As the financial landscape undergoes a digital revolution, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Source: SBI DAH Tokenised securities also garnered significant interest, with 21.6%

Settlement

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

Looking to harness this potential, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched ‘Project Ensemble’ in March earlier this year, a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project, to support the development of the tokenisation market in the region.

Interbank Settlement