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dtcpay raises USD $25 million with SBI as investor
Fintech

dtcpay raises USD $25 million with SBI as investor

The funding will help the Singapore payments firm expand regulated stablecoin services and merchant acceptance across Asia and Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Ondo tokenised funds join DTCC's Fund/SERV platform
Blockchain

Ondo tokenised funds join DTCC's Fund/SERV platform

Tokenised funds from Ondo can now tap the network behind more than 85% of US mutual fund transactions, widening access to mainstream distributors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite
Generative AI

Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite

New AI features in Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2027 aim to speed editing and help users find tools faster in Adobe's consumer suite.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Crypto

Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A

Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Asia eyes digital asset rules as US Senate vote stalls
Crypto

Asia eyes digital asset rules as US Senate vote stalls

Uncertainty in the US could push more digital asset business towards Asia, where Hong Kong and Singapore already have clearer stablecoin rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Bitget Protection Fund hits USD $441.5 million in August
Risk & Compliance

Bitget Protection Fund hits USD $441.5 million in August

The exchange's bitcoin-backed reserve stayed above its USD $300 million commitment all month as bitcoin's rally lifted the fund's value.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
KPMG sees AI-driven future for India's finance sector
Data Protection

KPMG sees AI-driven future for India's finance sector

India's banks face a rapid shift towards AI-led operations as digital public infrastructure and data-sharing systems reshape finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
BitGo links self-custody wallets to Hyperliquid trading
Risk & Compliance

BitGo links self-custody wallets to Hyperliquid trading

Institutional traders can now tap Hyperliquid perpetual markets from existing BitGo wallets, cutting repeated signatures and separate wallet setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Bybit launches AI chat interface for trading & support
Fintech

Bybit launches AI chat interface for trading & support

Users must opt in and fund a separate sub-account as Bybit folds trades and support into one chat window, with risk controls in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Crypto

From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance

In emerging markets, users are increasingly treating crypto wallets as everyday money tools, with stablecoins helping fill costly gaps in payments.

By Alvin Kan • 5 min read • This month
Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders
Crypto

Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders

Retail traders can now bet on AI chip rental costs, as Bitget opens around-the-clock perpetuals tied to Nvidia GPU indices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

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Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans
Crypto

Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans

Borrowers can now use Bitcoin as deposit security for Australian homes, potentially avoiding forced sales and tax hits in a volatile market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer
Fintech

Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer

The hire underlines Ledger's push into institutional digital asset security as AI-driven attacks and tokenised assets raise the stakes for breaches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet
Crypto

TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet

The enlarged pilot lets up to 20,000 users spend and swap THBT inside TrueMoney, testing blockchain payments for everyday use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift
Blockchain

DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift

Live tokenised Singapore dollar transfers could let corporate payments run round the clock, as the banks test faster settlement outside normal hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions
Software-as-a-Service

The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions

Institutional clients can now avoid building in-house infrastructure as The Vault adds a cloud option with fixed pricing and regulated approvals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Visa launches onchain credit for stablecoin card schemes
Fintech

Visa launches onchain credit for stablecoin card schemes

Liquidity constraints for stablecoin card programmes may ease as Visa links settlement data with onchain lending to improve credit access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month