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Tokenovate appoints Alec Burns as Head of Product Technology

The hire signals Tokenovate's push to make its post-trade automation platform easier for institutions to deploy at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026

Fintech

NOBO, D&B & Polygon join Digital Pound Lab trade test

Smaller exporters could gain faster cashflow if the test proves digital pounds and stablecoins can settle trade finance in one flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Fintech

Professor says tokenised deposits won't transform banking

Existing banking systems can already deliver most of the promised benefits of tokenised deposits, according to a Loughborough University study.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026

Fintech

Lloyds completes live tokenised deposit tests in Agorá

Live tests suggest tokenised deposits could trim steps and settlement risk in cross-border wholesale payments across four currencies.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

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Fintech

Axiology joins ECB's Pontes & Appia DLT initiatives

The move puts the platform among a small group testing how tokenised securities could settle in central bank money across Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026

Fintech

HSBC & Standard Chartered complete tokenised deposit deal

Corporate treasurers may gain faster cross-border cash transfers after HSBC and Standard Chartered tested live tokenised deposits on Swift's ledger.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Data Analytics

Citi launches Custody+ for near-real-time services

Institutional clients gain faster settlement and cash visibility as Citi completes its US rollout of Single Event Processing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Fintech

Axiology adds ex-SIX Digital Exchange Chief to board

The appointments signal Axiology's push to win institutional trust in Europe's tokenised asset market after its EUR €5 million seed round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026

Crypto

Western Union launches Stablecard with Rain in 37 markets

The service lets remittance recipients hold dollar value in 37 markets, helping protect balances from local currency swings before spending via Visa.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026

Fintech

Taurus adds full Hedera support for banks & issuers

Banks can now manage Hedera custody, issuance and smart contracts on one platform, reducing vendor sprawl and integration delays for tokenised products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Fintech

Ripple backs ZILO & Licuido in tokenised funds push

Institutional investors may gain faster settlement and better collateral use as Ripple expands its XRP Ledger push beyond payments into fund infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Crypto

ReconArt links reconciliation hub to Solana blockchain

The connector should help finance teams reconcile stablecoin transfers and AI-driven payments as blockchain settlement strains older back-office systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Crypto

Fintech leaders hail digital payments & blockchain

Cross-border payments are becoming faster and more transparent, with stablecoins and data-driven lending broadening access for firms shut out by banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026