FINANCE
Stablecoins Gain Traction in Emerging Markets for Payroll, Savings
Stablecoins like USDT are becoming essential tools in emerging markets, acting as dollar substitutes for payroll, savings, and remittances amid weak local currencies.
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA Plan Tokenized Deposit Network for 2027
Major banks like JPMorgan and Citi aim to launch a tokenized deposit network by 2027, challenging stablecoins and advancing blockchain in finance.
HKMC Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting ESG and Stability
HKMC's 2025 Annual Report underscores financial stability, ESG initiatives, and its policy-driven role in Hong Kong's mortgage market.
UK Eyes Near-24/7 Settlement to Support Tokenization Push
The UK is advancing tokenized finance with near-24/7 settlement plans and regulatory alignment between the FCA and Bank of England.
Agentic Payments Lack Accountability: The Missing Layer
As AI agents drive $8B in 2026 commerce, accountability gaps in agentic payments create risks regulators and firms must address.
Continuous Settlement: Transforming Finance with Real-Time Payments
Continuous settlement could reshape global finance by enabling real-time payments, reducing idle capital, and minimizing counterparty risk.
DTCC Taps Chainlink for Tokenized Collateral Launch in Q4 2026
DTCC integrates Chainlink to enable 24/7 tokenized collateral management ahead of its Q4 2026 Collateral AppChain launch.
HKMA, HKAB Form Taskforce to Finance Northern Metropolis Growth
The HKMA and HKAB have launched a taskforce with 15 banks to explore financing solutions for Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports 0.7% Increase in November 2025 Deposits
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces a 0.7% rise in total deposits for November 2025, with notable increases in both Hong Kong dollar and foreign currency deposits.
Hong Kong Sees Decline in Mortgage Applications for November 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a 2.9% decrease in mortgage applications for November 2025, with approved loans down by 7% to HK$29.1 billion.
HKMA Expands RMB Business Facility with Increased Quota and New Participants
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) expands its RMB Business Facility, increasing the quota to RMB100 billion and adding 40 participating banks in Phase 2.
Oracle Pioneers AI-Driven Finance with Agentic Solutions
Oracle leads the shift to AI-powered finance, unveiling new agentic capabilities within its Cloud ERP, recognized by Gartner and adopted by major firms like PwC and Choctaw Nation.
AI and Cryptocurrency: A New Era of Autonomous Financial Systems
Explore how the convergence of AI and cryptocurrency is revolutionizing financial systems with autonomous, context-driven solutions, enhancing security, compliance, and innovation.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Schedules December Exchange Fund Bill Tenders
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced tenders for Exchange Fund Bills scheduled for December 30, 2025, offering HK$89.43 billion in total.
Enhancing Financial Data Workflows with AI Model Distillation
NVIDIA's AI Model Distillation streamlines financial data workflows, optimizing large language models for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in tasks like alpha generation and risk prediction.