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Federal Reserve Advances Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
The Federal Reserve proposed two draft rules on September 25, 2026, to implement the GENIUS Act, establishing capital, reserve, and application
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JP Morgan Payments partners with Thunes for cross-border
JP Morgan Payments has integrated Thunes' network into its Xpedite Remit suite to expand its cross-border payment capabilities, offering clients access to
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Eurosystem Launches Pontes for Tokenised Finance Settlement
The Eurosystem has launched Pontes, a solution enabling wholesale tokenised asset transactions to be settled in central bank money.
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Bank of Japan raises key rate to 31-year high of 1.25%
The Bank of Japan increased its main interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, as it continues a tightening cycle to combat inflation and
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Banks Must Assess Six Risks Before Adopting Stablecoin
Banks are now focused on the governance and compliance risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments, moving beyond technical feasibility.
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Archax secures US broker-dealer approval for global reach
Archax Group has gained FINRA approval for its US digital broker-dealer, completing a regulated footprint across the UK, EU, and US to offer private
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Stablecoins gain traction as treasury tool
Treasury teams are increasingly using stablecoins to manage cross-border payments and currency exposure, driven by the high cost of currency volatility for
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KB Kookmin Bank adopts JPMorgan blockchain
KB Kookmin Bank is launching a corporate payment service using JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain network. The service will enable faster USD settlements for importers and exporters across 10 countries.
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Canadian Fintech Investment Down 40% in H1
Investment in Canadian fintech firms dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, reaching nearly US$1 billion, a more than 40% decline from the same period
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Shinhan Financial partners with Visa for stablecoin and AI payments
South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group partners with Visa to use its stablecoin platform and explore AI-based payment models.
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Singapore's MAS commits S$220m to fintech
Singapore's central bank will invest S$220 million over three years to strengthen its fintech sector via an updated innovation scheme.
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MoonPay's PayBox expands to Grok AI
MoonPay has launched its PayBox payment vault in Grok, enabling users to make payments and manage assets via the AI assistant.
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ACI Worldwide webinar on multi-rail payments
A Finextra webinar, hosted with ACI Worldwide, will examine the operational shift from a 'cards versus Pay by Bank' debate to managing multiple payment
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LEI Data Key for Cross-Border Payments
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation reports that standardized entity data, accessed via LEI codes, is critical for automating and improving
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UK banks block crypto payments amid
UK banks are blocking or delaying 40% of payments to crypto exchanges, citing high compliance costs and poor economics as reasons.
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BOCHK and Ant International Partner for Cross-Border Payments
Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Ant International have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payments and financial services
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Countdown to Sibos: Navigating Value in an AI-Driven Economy
The upcoming Sibos conference will explore the impact of AI on treasury, payments, and financial decision-making. Experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges of operating in a real-time, cross-border payments ecosystem.