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Mastercard, JPMorgan integrate blockchain payment solutions
21.11.2024
Mastercard Multi-Token Network is connecting with JPMorgan's ambitious Kinexys Digital Payments for faster settlement
Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
9.11.2024
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway
Singapore bolsters fintech hub with Global Finance Technology Network
31.10.2024
The GFTN is established as the second phase of Singapore’s fintech growth initiative, which focuses heavily on payments, asset tokenization, AI and quantum computing
HKMA Project Ensemble partners with Brazil, Thailand for tokenization
28.10.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launch Project Ensemble in March and now has at least three countries participating.
Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe
15.10.2024
Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said
Ripple Wins Platinum for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform at Future Digital Awards 2024
10.10.2024
Ripple has been named a Platinum Winner for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform in Juniper Research’s 2024 Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments. Other winners included Huawei for mobile money, SAP Fioneer for banking-as-a-service, and Paymentology for embedded finance...
Ripple Bags Best Cross-Border Payments Platform Award!
8.10.2024
Ripple, the blockchain firm known for its global payment solutions, has been awarded the “Platinum Prize for Best…
Fabrick and TerraPay Partner to Innovate Cross-border Payments in Europe
8.10.2024
Fabrick, an Open Finance operating company, is expanding its geographical footprint by partnering with TerraPay, a company that…
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments
Ripple receives in-principle license approval in Dubai
1.10.2024
Ripple has acquired in-principle financial services license approval from Dubai’s DFSA, moving closer to offering cross-border crypto payment services in the UAE
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
22.9.2024
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships...
Mastercard, Safaricom Partner on Cross-Border Payments
20.9.2024
Mastercard and Safaricom have partnered to improve payment acceptance and cross-border remittances in Kenya. The partnership will benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-Pesa and enable them to serve customers globally. This collaboration will provide faster and more reliable payment solutions...
Lightning Network-Focused Startup Lightspark Sets Its Sights on Latam
19.9.2024
Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin...
World Banking Giants Join Project Agora to Reengineer Cross Border Payments
18.9.2024
Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border...
More than 40 Firms Join Central Bank Group to Explore Tokenization for Cross-Border Payments
16.9.2024
More than 40 financial firms will join central bank group the Bank for International Settlements to explore how tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments in Project Agorá, the BIS said on Monday
In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
13.9.2024
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary...
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
13.9.2024
Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto investment vehicles, holding only XRP. Grayscale’s...
Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments
8.9.2024
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution...