Blockchain

Highlights: Tempo raises $500 million in a Series A round, backed by top VC firms. Stripe-backed Tempo aims to power global stablecoin payments infrastructure. Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist joins Tempo to build its core payment stack. Tempo, the latest […]

Highlights: France has approved Lise as the first tokenized stock exchange to combine trading and settlement on blockchain. Lightning Stock Exchange will help small firms raise funds through fast and secure tokenized public offerings. Institutional investors back France’s plan to […]

Highlights: JPMorgan plans to offer crypto trading services while delaying custody as it evaluates risk and regulation. Major U.S. banks have expanded digital asset exposure as new laws drive interest in regulated crypto products. JPMorgan is targeting crypto trading as […]

Highlights: Coinbase and Mastercard are reportedly in advanced talks to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for up to $2.5 billion. The acquisition would strengthen both companies’ blockchain payment strategies and expand stablecoin integration globally. Discussions remain ongoing, with Coinbase said to […]

Highlights: Amina Bank has become the first to offer regulated POL staking to institutions. Institutional clients can now stake POL under Swiss rules, supporting the Polygon network security. The new Amina Bank service will boost Polygon adoption and strengthen ties […]

Highlights: Ripple has expanded its blockchain reach through Bahrain Fintech Bay to boost digital payments. The partnership will support pilot projects, training, and innovation across Bahrain’s growing financial ecosystem. Ripple partnered with Bahrain to promote RLUSD adoption and strengthen blockchain […]

Highlights: The UK Treasury has appointed a digital markets champion to guide tokenized finance and modernize market systems. The new task force will replace paper shares with digital records. The FCA lifted the retail crypto ETN ban, while the Bank […]

Highlights: BNY Mellon is piloting tokenized deposits to enable instant fund transfers and faster payments. The bank has partnered with Goldman Sachs to maintain tokenized money market fund records. Global banks like JPMorgan and HSBC are also exploring tokenized deposits […]

Highlights: Vietnam is preparing to license five crypto exchanges under a new pilot plan. The pilot aims to link digital assets with the Vietnamese dong and strengthen oversight of crypto activity. Officials expect the first licensed exchanges to begin operations […]

Highlights: Stripe has launched a stablecoin issuance platform to help businesses mint and redeem tokens with flexible reserve options. Stablecoin supply has risen 57% in a year as Stripe added recurring payments and token interoperability. Stripe is seeking U.S. banking […]

Highlights: USD1 stablecoin is coming to Aptos on October 6, backed by full platform support. USD1 will connect with major Aptos DeFi apps, providing instant trading and liquidity. WLFI introduces debit card, upcoming app, and plans for tokenized traditional assets. […]

Highlights: QNB adopts JPMorgan’s Kinexys, enabling faster 24/7 corporate US dollar payments. Kinexys expands across MENA, processing $3 billion daily with strong growth potential. QNB’s blockchain adoption may inspire Gulf banks, boosting regional leadership in digital finance. Qatar National Bank […]