The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is launching a real-time DLT platform for managing tokenized collateral, showcasing the potential of blockchain technology to enhance liquidity and efficiency in financial…

Circle’s net profit from USDC usage is nearly five times lower than the amount it pays crypto exchange Coinbase for distributing the stablecoin. Circle Internet Group, the issuer of USDC,…

The Central Bank of the UAE approved a new symbol for the national currency and confirmed plans to launch the digital dirham (CBDC) in Q4 2025 as part of a…

Alternative payment methods (APM) refer to payment solutions that differ from traditional methods such as credit or debit bank cards, checks, and cash transactions. Let’s explore what APMs are, their…

CME Group announced plans to implement real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to enhance capital market efficiency, leveraging Google Cloud’s new universal DLT network. As North America’s largest financial derivatives marketplace, CME…

The Digital Dollar Project (DDP) introduced a technological modernization plan for the U.S. dollar infrastructure, aimed at maintaining its dominant global position and reserve currency status in the Web3 era….

Instant payment systems began developing in the 1970s as a response to the acceleration of globalization and the increasing intensity of financial transactions. However, modern instant payment systems (IPS) started…

The U.K. government is selecting a provider for the GOV.UK Pay national payment system, which will enable the use of bank cards and open banking APIs. The Government Digital Service…

Mastercard is moving towards the development of real crypto products and the large-scale implementation of blockchain solutions in the traditional financial system. The company is shifting from experimenting with digital…