Global Stories

Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach

Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Fintech

Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

Thomas Sullivan has been appointed Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets to lead strategic growth and innovation in digital finance and blockchain integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Crypto

LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Monetary Authority of Singapore

MetaComp launches Ripple RLUSD stablecoin for APAC institutions

MetaComp has launched Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD on its StableX platform, offering APAC institutions faster, compliant cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

BlackLine backs Clearsulting's Australia move to boost finance

BlackLine supports Clearsulting's expansion into Australia to enhance finance digital transformation, offering local access to combined consulting and software solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Fintech

Pipe launches four AI agents to streamline small business funding

Pipe has launched four AI agents to speed up small business funding, automating fraud checks and payments to cut decision times from weeks to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Encryption

Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Crypto

Swyftx secures naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland

Swyftx has secured naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland, spotlighting its role in expanding crypto education and engagement in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Agricultural Technology

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers

New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Semiconductors

CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Crypto

“Not my keys, not my crypto?” Maybe it's time for an upgrade?

Crypto has evolved from risky cold wallets to regulated platforms offering secure, fast trading-balancing safety with accessibility for confident investors.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Payment Technologies

MetaComp & OSL link Singapore, Hong Kong in digital finance push

MetaComp and OSL Group partner to build compliant cross-border digital finance infrastructure, linking Singapore and Hong Kong for faster, secure transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Fintech

Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Crypto

How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)

Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Crypto

Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Crypto

MetaComp study urges using three KYT tools for stablecoin checks

MetaComp urges firms to use three KYT tools for stablecoin checks after study finds single-tool setups miss up to 25% of high-risk blockchain transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Crypto

Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash

Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025