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Blockchain & Crypto

USDC Deepens Its Footprint as a Global B2B Payment Rail via Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK Partnership

As the line between traditional finance and digital assets continues to blur, Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK are joining forces to bring USDC payment tools into the mainstream of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

Blockchain & Crypto

ClearBank Leverages Stablecoin Momentum to Modernise Cross-Border Payments

By joining the Circle Payments Network (CPN), ClearBank will offer institutional and fintech clients access to Circle Mint for issuing and redeeming USDC and EURC stablecoin in Europe, enabling near-instant, transparent cross-border settlements.

Blockchain & Crypto

Hong Kong Eases Crypto Trading Rules to Attract Global Liquidity

Hong Kong is accelerating its push to become a leading global hub for digital assets, with new regulatory changes designed to enhance liquidity and expand product offerings for virtual asset trading platforms.

Science & Technology

Worldline and Deliverect Power the Next Wave of Digital Hospitality with Smart Self-Ordering Kiosks in the UK

The joint Worldline and Deliverect self-ordering solution is now available to UK hospitality businesses, offering an easy-to-deploy platform to modernise in-store experiences and keep pace with the evolving expectations of connected diners.

Science & Technology

Global Market Pullback Highlights Growing Caution on AI and Tech Valuations: deVere Group

Global equities extended losses on Wednesday as market investors reassessed high valuations in the technology sector, particularly among companies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud tech infrastructure.

Science & Technology

AI & Cloud Infrastructure Firms Show Stellar Market Results

Companies positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure are showing spectacular market outcomes, most vividly illustrated by chip-maker NVIDIA and the top cloud-service providers.

Fintech & Ecommerce

HKMA Unveils “Fintech 2030” Strategy at Hong Kong FinTech Week: Emphasis on Data, AI, Tokenisation & Quantum Resilience

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charting the next frontier of financial innovation, moving the city’s Fintech 2030 agenda beyond basic digital adoption toward a fully connected, intelligent, and quantum-ready financial ecosystem designed to secure Hong Kong’s global leadership in the coming decade.

Fintech & Ecommerce

GASA Report Shows Indonesians Lost $3.3B to Fraud This Year

Digital scams surge across Indonesia, costing billions, with customers believing public organizations should provide better fraud protection: the new GASA report calls for urgent action.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mukuru and JUMO Launch AI-Powered Credit Solution in South Africa

Getting credit in South Africa has never been easy — nearly half the country’s 63 million people are still locked out of formal lending. However, Mukuru and JUMO are stepping in with a new AI-powered “Fast Loan” that could finally open the door for millions who’ve been left on the sidelines.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ant International Invests in R2 to Expand SME Credit Access in Latin America

Ant International has announced a strategic investment in R2, a Latin America native embedded lending infrastructure company, to expand access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region.

Finance & Economics

Financial Crime Blind Spot: Majority of Corporate Finance Firms May Be Missing AML Standards

Money laundering risks are quietly creeping into the heart of the UK’s dealmaking world, as a new FCA review warns that many corporate finance firms, crucial players in raising capital and advising on mergers and acquisitions, may be failing to meet basic anti-money laundering (AML) standards to prevent financial crime.

Finance & Economics

Morgan Stanley Highlights Alternative Investment Strategies to Diversify Portfolios

Broader availability of alternative investment strategies against the backdrop of higher volatility in public markets gives investors opportunities to leverage registered funds and evergreen structures, notes the Morgan Stanley team.

Blockchain & Crypto

Animoca Brands and Currenc Group Announce Proposed Reverse Merger to Create World’s First Publicly Listed Digital Assets Conglomerate

Deal would combine Animoca’s $1 trillion altcoin ecosystem with Currenc’s AI-driven fintech platform in a potential major Nasdaq listing, underscoring the growing convergence of crypto and artificial intelligence sectors.

Blockchain & Crypto

Brazil and Hong Kong Complete Landmark Blockchain Trade Pilot Using Chainlink

Cross-border test connects Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble CBDC blockchain networks, showcasing the future of automated, programmable trade finance.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi & Zucchetti Expand Partnership to Provide Integrated Payment Solutions for European Merchants

With a new partnership, Nexi Group and Zucchetti S.p.A., aim to redefine integrated payment solutions for Europe’s retail and hospitality sectors.

Blockchain & Crypto

Worldline and Fipto Join Forces to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Europe’s Financial Infrastructure

For Europe’s payments sector, the collaboration between Worldline and Fipto is again demonstrating the operational and regulatory readiness of stablecoin payments. The initiative underscores how the continent’s financial ecosystem is evolving beyond traditional rails toward a model where digital assets and fiat coexist seamlessly under a unified regulatory and technological framework.