Global spending through digital payments grew from $1.7 trillion in 2014 to $18.7 trillion in 2024. Over the next five years, this figure could nearly double. According to the annual…

Mastercard formed three strategic partnerships with FinTech companies LikeCard, CredibleX, and Al Etihad Payments. This initiative aims to advance digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region….

Deutsche Börse Group, one of the world’s largest international exchange organizations, is launching a crypto custody service for institutional clients. The initiative aims to simplify access to digital assets within…

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…

Major global banks and FinTech companies are speeding up the development of their own stablecoins, aiming to capture a share of the rapidly evolving cross-border payments market, which is undergoing…

The Bank of Israel shared details on the technical architecture of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), which includes 24/7 system availability, instant settlements, and offline payment support. The Bank…

Turkish digital investment bank BankPozitif announced the upcoming launch of a custodial crypto service for institutional clients. The solution will support BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, and SOL. As part of…

State Street and Citi are considering launching cryptocurrency custodial services in 2026 amid growing client interest in digital assets. Two of the largest TradFi custodians, State Street and Citi, plan…

Avalanche announced the launch of a cryptocurrency card within the Visa payment system. The tool is designed for users in regions with limited access to traditional financial services. The Avalanche…