Banking
Banks Bet on Tokenized Assets, But Only 15% Are Production-Ready
Banks are embracing tokenized deposits and securities, but just 15% of custody infrastructure is ready for real-world use.
U.S. Bank Pilots USBDC Stablecoin on Stellar (XLM) for Cross-Border Payments
U.S. Bank completed its first live transaction using USBDC on Stellar (XLM), moving real money cross-border. Here's why this matters for institutional crypto.
Hong Kong Deposit Protection Scheme Covers HK$3.6T in 2025-26
HKDPB Annual Report 2025-26 reveals record HK$3.6 trillion deposits covered, with public confidence at 86.7% ahead of scheme's 20th anniversary.
European Banks Push Stablecoins and Tokenization for 2026
European and UK banks ramp up digital asset infrastructure with stablecoins, tokenized securities, and MiCA compliance leading the way.
How AI in the Agentic Economy Could Reshape Banking
AI-driven economic activity is challenging banks to redefine roles in trust, programmable money, and risk governance. Here's what that means.
Banking Group Seeks Delay on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
American Bankers Association requests 60-day extension to comment on GENIUS Act regulations, potentially delaying U.S. stablecoin implementation.
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.
Pakistan Banks Can Now Serve Crypto Firms After 8-Year Ban Ends
State Bank of Pakistan permits licensed crypto exchanges to open bank accounts under new Virtual Assets Act framework, reversing 2018 prohibition.
88% of Banks Funded for Digital Assets But Only 16% Live - Fireblocks Survey
New Fireblocks research reveals massive gap between bank digital asset budgets and production deployment, with custody infrastructure the key bottleneck.
Major Banks Race to Launch Stablecoins as $300B Market Matures
ANZ, ABN AMRO, and regional banks are building stablecoin infrastructure. Why traditional finance is moving fast and what's driving the institutional push.