Strategy raises $715M internationally, Japan approves bank stablecoin pilot, Kazakhstan plans crypto reserve | Weekly Recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Strategy tapped foreign markets for the first time in a $715 million offering, Japan’s three largest banks received regulatory approval for joint stablecoin experimentation, and Kazakhstan announced plans to establish a national… дальше »

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XRP Price Jumps 3.5% As Ripple Teams With Mastercard, Gemini, WebBank On RLUSD Pilot

The XRP price jumped 3.5% over the past 24 hours to trade at $2.32 as of 2:47 a.m. EST even as trading volume plunged 39% [...] дальше »

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XRP Gains 5% After RLUSD Mastercard Pilot, Technical Breakout Targets $2.50

The move marked the token’s strongest daily gain in a week and outperformance against a declining broader market, with traders now eyeing a clean push toward $2.50. дальше »

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Ripple taps Mastercard to trial RLUSD in card settlement flows

Ripple is initiating a pilot program with payments giant Mastercard to test the use of its RLUSD stablecoin for settling credit card transactions, specifically those from the WebBank-issued Gemini Credit Card. дальше »

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Ripple’s RLUSD to Power Mastercard Credit Card Settlements on XRP Ledger

The pilot, unveiled at Swell 2025, positions regulated stablecoins like RLUSD as fast, compliant rails for fiat card payments. дальше »

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Brazil, Hong Kong test cross-border blockchain trade system via Chainlink

Banco Inter and Chainlink test cross-border trade finance using Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble networks in landmark blockchain pilot. дальше »

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Eightco’s INFINITY authentication pilot integrates Coinbase for secure digital asset workflows

The integration of Coinbase into Eightco's pilot could enhance security in digital asset transactions, potentially reducing fraud risks industry-wide. The post Eightco’s INFINITY authentication pilot integrates Coinbase for secure digital asset workflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Money giant Western Union to pilot stablecoin-powered transfers as Digitap ($TAP) races ahead with non-KYC Visa + Apple Pay card

Stablecoin adoption is going well beyond what anyone expected, and 2025 truly marks the golden age of digital dollars. Western Union is piloting stablecoin settlements on Solana to cut costs and speed up cross-border transfers for its 150 million customers. дальше »

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Malaysia’s central bank sets three-year roadmap to pilot asset tokenization

BNM’s tokenization roadmap aims to focus on real-world use cases such as SME supply chain financing, Shariah-compliant Islamic products, green finance and 24/7 cross-border payments. дальше »

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Crypto Community Lashes Out as ECB Digital Euro Project Advances to Next Phase

The European Central Bank faces mounting criticism as it moves its digital euro project into the pilot phase, with crypto advocates and citizens questioning privacy protections and democratic oversight. дальше »

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HKMA completes e-HKD pilot phase 2, plans rollout

Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the… дальше »

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Money giant Western Union to pilot stablecoin-powered transfers

Western Union CEO said there are “significant opportunities” to utilize stablecoins for sending and receiving money across borders. дальше »

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21bitcoin Launches Europe’s First Pilot Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product

Bitcoin Magazine 21bitcoin Launches Europe’s First Pilot Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product A Bitcoin-backed credit product is coming via European pilot by 21bitcoin, VR Bank Bayern Mitte, and Sopra Financial Technology. дальше »

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Japan’s Big Three Banks to Issue Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, Pilot with Mitsubishi Corporation

MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho will jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin, with a dollar version possible, to streamline cross-border corporate settlements. дальше »

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Dubai Pilots First Government Payment Settled in Dirhams via Digital Assets

Dubai’s Department of Finance and Dubai Land Department completed a pilot settling a government service fee in dirhams via digital assets on Dubai Pay. дальше »

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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport to pilot stablecoin, crypto wallet

Abu Dhabi Airports will pioneer digital asset technology to enable a more seamless travel experience. Abu Dhabi Airports is embracing crypto. On Friday, October 10, a new partnership with Al Hail Holding and fintech firm Xare will bring a digital… дальше »

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Uganda launches CBDC pilot as part of $5B tokenization push

The project combines CBDCs with tokenized infrastructure to create a blockchain-based economic model tailored to Uganda’s development goals. дальше »

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North Dakota To Launch “Roughrider” USD Stablecoin

North Dakota is stepping into the digital currency frontier with Roughrider Coin, a USD-backed stablecoin set for pilot launch in 2026. Partnering with Fiserv, the state aims to modernize payments and expand its presence in U. дальше »

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Vietnam to license only five exchanges for crypto market pilot

Vietnam is moving ahead with its crypto market plans, outlining a framework to license a few exchanges under a new pilot program. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Nguyen Duc Chi, revealed during a recent government press briefing that only a… дальше »

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Low-Income New Yorkers To Receive Crypto Stipend Via Coinbase

Coinbase and GiveDirectly are testing a new pilot in New York City that distributes USDC to low-income residents, offering financial relief while introducing them to digital currencies. The post Low-Income New Yorkers To Receive Crypto Stipend Via Coinbase appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Visa explores stablecoins for faster cross-border settlement

Stablecoins are moving further into mainstream finance, with Visa Direct unveiling a new pilot for faster cross-border payments. Visa Direct has launched a stablecoin prefunding pilot, allowing businesses to move money globally by using stablecoins. Per its September 30 announcement,… дальше »

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Korea’s $930B Pension Giant Urged to Invest in Bitcoin and Digital Assets

A South Korean expert suggests the National Pension Service should actively consider investing in digital assets. He recommends using Korean-style DAT firms and spot crypto ETFs as a pilot program. дальше »

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LINEA price spikes 14% as SWIFT picks Linea for pilot

Linea token LINEA has jumped by over 14% to reach highs of $0. 029 amid major SWIFT news. Reports say SWIFT and bank partners including PNB Paribas and BNY are set to test blockchain messaging system. дальше »

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UK banks forge ‘digital sterling’ in landmark tokenization pilot

U.K. banks are commencing a live pilot phase for tokenized sterling deposits, a move that represents a concrete step toward modernizing the core infrastructure of the United Kingdom’s financial system using distributed ledger technology. According to a press release on… дальше »

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UK Finance launches pilot for tokenised sterling deposits

UK Finance launches GBTD pilot with six banks to test tokenised sterling deposits until 2026. Quant Network to power digital pound pilot, exploring payments, remortgaging and bond settlement. FCA readies crypto rules by 2026 as UK tests tokenised deposits for safer, efficient transactions. дальше »

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Vietnam rolls out 5-year regulated crypto market pilot

Vietnam is taking its biggest step yet toward regulating digital assets, launching a pilot scheme designed to bring crypto trading under formal supervision. Vietnam has launched a pilot program to bring its local crypto market under official oversight. Per local… дальше »

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Vietnam Prepares for Crypto Exchange Launch: Upbit Steps In

VPBank will establish a crypto trading platform through its securities arm under Vietnam’s five-year pilot program, joining other major financial institutions as the nation records rapid cryptocurrency adoption and strong blockchain capital inflows. дальше »

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Chainlink partners with UBS, DigiFT to automate tokenized fund operations

DigiFT, Chainlink, and UBS have joined forces to automate tokenized fund operations on-chain supported by Hong Kong’s Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme. Announced on September 11, 2025, this collaboration aims to revolutionize asset management by leveraging smart contracts to streamline processes, reduce errors, and enhance transparency, which underscores the growing adoption of […] дальше »

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Vietnam launches 5-year crypto market pilot with strict controls

Vietnam has adopted a five-year crypto pilot that takes effect immediately and bans the issuance of assets backed by fiat currencies or securities. дальше »

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Vietnam approves five-year pilot for crypto trading with $379 million capital rule

Vietnam has taken a decisive step in regulating its fast-growing digital asset market by approving a five-year pilot programme for crypto asset trading, reported Bloomberg. The move seeks to formalise activities that have flourished without legal oversight and establish clear structures for trading, issuance, and payments. дальше »

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Russia to Ease Barriers for Personal Crypto Trading

Russia’s Finance Ministry seeks to lower barriers for crypto trading, expanding participation in a Central Bank pilot. The clash with regulators highlights Moscow’s pivot toward digital assets and efforts to balance restrictions with growth. дальше »

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Circle, Paxos pilot verification system to fight fake stablecoins

Circle and Paxos are testing a new system that embeds proof-of-issuer credentials into stablecoin transactions, tackling counterfeit risks. дальше »

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Thailand launches 18-month pilot allowing tourists to convert crypto into Baht

Thailand has announced a new 18-month pilot programme that will allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for local spending. The initiative, revealed on Monday by the Ministry of Finance, aims to support the country’s vital tourism industry, which remains below pre-pandemic levels. дальше »

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South Korea’s first won-pegged stablecoin makes pilot debut: report

South Korea’s first Korean won-backed stablecoin was recently launched in a test run by fanC in collaboration with financial software firm Initech. Could this be the start of Korea’s stablecoin bid? On August 5, fanC and Initech unveiled “KRWIN,” the… дальше »

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Bank of China Hong Kong tests 1,500 e-HKD transactions as CBDC project advances

Bank of China Hong Kong has taken a major step forward in its digital currency rollout, completing the second phase of testing for the city’s central bank digital currency, the e-HKD. This follows a series of pilot programmes first launched in 2023 by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) under the “Digital HKD Plus” initiative, […] дальше »

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Australia’s retail CBDC: A privacy trade-off nobody actually wants | Opinion

We’ll have to wait and see, based on the pilot program, whether decision makers in Australia find enough reasons to justify a wider rollout. дальше »

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LFG… Launches AI Alpha Pilot for Meme-Coin Hunters

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The post LFG… Launches AI Alpha Pilot for Meme-Coin Hunters appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Saudi Arabia Unveils Landmark Real Estate Tokenization Pilot, Opening Property Market to All for Just 1 Riyal

Сообщение Saudi Arabia Unveils Landmark Real Estate Tokenization Pilot, Opening Property Market to All for Just 1 Riyal появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Lloyds and Aberdeen use tokenized assets for FX collateral in UK first

Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have completed the UK’s first FX trades collateralized with tokenized real-world assets, in a blockchain pilot with Archax. Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have teamed up with UK-regulated crypto exchange Archax to pilot… дальше »

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Ripple Concludes Pilot In Kenya Using RLUSD

The first field deployment of Ripple’s US-dollar stablecoin, RLUSD, as a drought-insurance rail has wrapped up in Laikipia North, Kenya. According to an update from Ripple Impact, the four-month “anticipatory aid” experiment insured 517 pastoralists—roughly 70 percent of them women—against feed shortages that typically emerge after the long-rains season. Ripple Tests RLUSD in Kenya Aid […] дальше »

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Australia begins second phase of tokenized asset and CBDC settlement trials with major banks

The Reserve Bank of Australia is advancing a pilot to test digital money and tokenized settlements, with regulatory relief granted to participants to enable testing beyond current regulatory frameworks. дальше »

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China pushes Shanghai’s digital yuan model to national free trade zones

China is expanding its CBDC pilot program to its free trade zones. дальше »

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India’s ruling party spokesperson urges pilot for national Bitcoin reserve

India’s ruling party signals interest in a national Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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How SEI Achieved Over 100% Growth in June: Key Drivers Explained

SEI’s explosive growth in June was powered by key catalysts like Wyoming’s stablecoin pilot, Circle’s institutional backing, and a rapidly expanding ecosystem, marking the token’s potential for long-term success. дальше »

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World of Dypians Drives DeFi Activity on Sei Network

Sei Network gains traction as a top Layer 1 blockchain after being selected for Wyoming's stablecoin pilot, boosting SEI token momentum and ecosystem growth. дальше »

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SEI Price Soars 35% in 3 Days After Wyoming Stablecoin Pilot Nod

$SEI jumps 35% in 3 days after being shortlisted for Wyoming’s state stablecoin pilot, breaking a key wedge pattern with bullish technicals. дальше »

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JPMorgan to pilot JPMD deposit token on Base blockchain

JPMorgan is set to test a new digital deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, a move that expands the bank’s blockchain footprint beyond internal systems. As reported by Bloomberg on June 17, the pilot will see a fixed amount… дальше »

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JPMorgan pushes JPMD pilot on Base, says deposit tokens beat stablecoins

Once the pilot phase ends, Coinbase’s institutional clients can begin using JPMD for transactions.

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Shopify to pilot USDC payments via Coinbase and Stripe

Shopify will begin letting merchants accept stablecoin payments in USDC starting later this month. The move was first reported by Fortune on June 12 and marks the company’s most extensive crypto integration to date. Select U.S. merchants will be able… дальше »

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Tokenized Treasuries Go Live on XRPL: Ondo Finance Brings OUSG to the Blockchain with RLUSD

Tokenization is no longer just an idea in reports or pilot projects. It’s becoming a real part of how modern finance works. Ripple and Boston Consulting Group recently said that tokenization could unlock a $19 trillion market by 2033. дальше »

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