Digital currency stories
The approval gives Mastercard a regulated route into stablecoins and tokenised deposits as banks and fintechs test faster settlement systems.
Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.
Peers say proposed caps and reserve rules could leave GBP stablecoins at a disadvantage, as the Bank of England finalises draft regulations.
The next phase could ease delays and settlement risk in wholesale cross-border transfers as Project Agorá moves to real-value testing.
Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.
Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.
Merchants can now add regulated stablecoin checkout through Yuno’s single integration, cutting setup work and easing cross-border payments.
Compliance teams can now screen stablecoin and wallet transfers alongside traditional payments, reducing the need for separate tools as use grows.
The deal will back Ebury’s expansion into new markets while leaving Santander with a 55% stake in the cross-border payments fintech.
Banks can now issue tokenised deposits and digital currencies without shifting funds off balance sheet, as FIS opens limited access to Lyriq.
Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.
Banks may avoid building separate systems for stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs as UK regulators back tokenisation in wholesale markets.
Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.
Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.
The approval lets eligible Australians borrow against crypto holdings under direct oversight, as the sector seeks clearer rules and mainstream acceptance.
Settlement could become faster and cheaper for wholesale markets, but regulators say tokenised finance still needs new rules and infrastructure.
Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.
Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.
Researchers found young Scots want simpler digital banking, stronger scam protection and advice that fits milestones such as jobs and rent.
Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.