digital trade
IOTA Foundation and Tony Blair Institute Collaborate for Inclusive Digital Trade
The IOTA Foundation partners with the Tony Blair Institute to develop open digital infrastructure, aiming to support inclusive trade and digital identity globally.
IOTA Unveils Key Developments in Q2 2025 with Mainnet Launch and TWIN Foundation Debut
IOTA's Q2 2025 progress includes the IOTA Rebased Mainnet launch and TWIN Foundation debut, enhancing digital trade and blockchain innovation.
China and EU Trade Talks Included the Potential Cooperation of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The European Union and China recently had trade and economic discussions regarding topics including central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and supply chain.
South Korea Is Looking to Put Trade Finance on the Blockchain
The South Korean government wants all trade to be on the blockchain, Coindesk reports.
Standard Chartered Undertakes First Cross-Blockchain Trade Transaction Between Hong Kong and Mainland China
Standard Chartered has made a milestone by completing its first cross-blockchain trade finance pilot transaction between Hong Kong and China.
HSBC and Wave Facilitate Blockchain-Powered Trade Between New Zealand and China
HSBC and Wave facilitated a blockchain trade transaction for the shipment of milk powder from New Zealand dairy processor Fonterra to China’s Sichuan New Hope Trading.
Trump Administration May Consider Placing China’s Ant Group on Trade Blacklist
The US State Department recently submitted a proposal to add Ant Group to a trade blacklist, inhibiting the fintech giant’s business operations within the US.
Ex-Chief Executive of the HKMA Establishes Digital Wallet Firm to Solve Issues in Cross-Border Trade Finance
The former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has established a new digital wallet company, RD Wallet Technologies Limited.
DBS Bank Joins R3-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Network Contour Built on Corda
Singapore’s biggest bank, DBS Bank joined R3-backed Contour Network known for digitalizing global trade processes. Previously known as Project Voltron, Contour is a blockchain-based trade finance platform, built over R3’s Corda blockchain and was founded by R3 and major global institutions, including HSBC, ING, Standard Chartered, Citi Ventures, BNP Paribas, and Bangkok Bank, Bain & Company, and CryptoBLK. DBS Bank became the first Singaporean bank to join the network.
Institutional Trade-at-Settlement Product for Spot Bitcoin to be Developed by Blockfills and Tassat
Tassat and Blockfills partner with eachother to create an institutional Trade-at-Settlement (TAS) product for spot bitcoin (XBT/USD), which will expectedly to be open in the market for traders in mid-December.
China Plans to Incorporate Blockchain in Attempt for Hainan to Overtake Hong Kong on International Trade
The Chinese government is planning to make the province of Hainan into a free trade port, focusing on facilitating free trade, investment, and cross-border capital flows. The plan encourages government institutions to use blockchain and other emerging technologies to improve government functions. The government’s plan has mentioned blockchain technology consistently, as it could have the potential to be used in social governance, as well as protecting data systems including intellectual property rights.
Morgan Stanley Buys E*Trade for 13 Billion USD, Providing Link For Everyday Online Traders
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is creating more access for everyday investors with the announcement of an imminent $13 billion acquisition of online trading firm E*Trade Financial Group.
Australia Uses Blockchain to Enhance Cross Border Trade With Singapore
The Australian Border Force (ABF) is launching a blockchain trial that is targeted at enhancing cross border trades with Singapore
Mitsubishi to Digitize Metal Resource Trade on Blockchain Platform
Mitsubishi Corporation has launched a blockchain platform to streamline and digitize metal trading via its metals and minerals subsidiary.