Japan’s financial regulator is considering rule changes to allow crypto ETFs by 2028, potentially expanding retail access to cryptocurrency investments and signaling a progressive shift in financial integration.
Superstate raises $82.5M to develop a blockchain-based IPO issuance platform, aiming to revolutionize traditional financial systems with transparency and efficiency.
Ripple partners with Fortune 500 tech giant DXC Technology to integrate blockchain solutions into the $5 trillion banking pool, enhancing efficiency and transparency in financial transactions.
Societe Generale-FORGE and Swift have completed a pilot for exchanging and settling tokenized bonds using both fiat and digital currencies, marking a significant step in integrating traditional finance with blockchain and digital assets.
Lemon, a leading crypto exchange, launches a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card in Argentina, offering users a way to access peso credit lines without selling their Bitcoin.
Figure Technology introduces a blockchain platform for direct stock lending, enabling real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure.
Pakistan partners with Trump-linked WLFI to explore cross-border payments using the USD1 stablecoin, aiming to streamline international transactions and boost economic growth.
Revolut’s stablecoin payment volumes surged by 156% in 2025, with the most common transfer amounts in the $100 to $500 range, signaling a significant shift towards digital currencies in everyday transactions.
BNY Mellon partners with Ripple to launch Ripple Prime, a platform for programmable cash for institutional investors, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional and digital finance.
Morph, an Ethereum-based settlement layer, launches a $150 million Payment Accelerator to support startups scaling real-world payments onchain, leveraging the growing adoption of stablecoins.