Russia doubles down on ruble-only rule, keeps Bitcoin out of payments

Russia locks all domestic payments to the ruble, treats Bitcoin only as an investment, but pilots crypto for cross-border trade and rolls out a digital ruble CBDC. Russia has prohibited the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender… дальше »

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Visa taps Solana to launch USDC settlement for US banks

Cross River and Lead Bank are the first to settle USDC transactions with Visa, as the firm expands its stablecoin network beyond pilots. дальше »

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Ethereum Price Prediction As Ripple Pilots RLUSD Stablecoin On ETH L2s

The Ethereum price has dropped more than 6% in the past 24 hours to trade at $2,928.35 as of 2:52 a.m. EST, with trading volume [...] дальше »

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Stellar’s December Outlook Brightens as Network Use Cases Grow, but Major Resistance Still Looms

Surging about 4% in the past 24 hours, Stellar (XLM) goes through December with a mix of optimism and caution as new payment integrations and institutional pilots draw attention back to the network’s utility. дальше »

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ZKsync to sunset Lite network in 2026 as focus shifts to Era, Elastic

ZKsync will shut down its legacy Lite network in 2026, keeping withdrawals live while steering users to Era and Elastic after major pilots, exploits and a Vitalik-backed upgrade. ZKsync plans to shut down its original ZKsync Lite network in 2026… дальше »

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Solana Price Prediction for 2030: US Bancorp Pilots Stablecoins on Stellar as DeepSnitch AI Offers Lowest-Ever Entry Point 

US Bancorp's stablecoin pilot on Stellar indicates institutional adoption. We analyze the bullish long-term Solana price prediction and why this may be the lowest price for DeepSnitch AI. дальше »

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Grab deepens stablecoin push with StraitsX Web3 wallet and settlements

Southeast Asian super app Grab’s MOU with StraitsX shifts its Web3 efforts from pilots to infrastructure, exploring a unified stablecoin settlement layer across Asia. дальше »

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UBS and Ant bet on blockchain to break bottleneck in global treasury flows

UBS and Ant International will test tokenized deposits for real-time cross-border payments and liquidity management in one of Singapore’s largest blockchain pilots. дальше »

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UBS brings fund redemptions onchain in live Chainlink test

UBS executed the first live, in-production transaction for a tokenized money market fund. The end-to-end workflow leveraged Chainlink’s infrastructure to process subscription and redemption orders directly on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »

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Western Union pilots stablecoin settlement system to modernize remittances

Remittance giant Western Union is piloting a stablecoin-based settlement system to power its treasury operations and modernize how it moves money across borders. During a recent earnings call, Debin McGranahan, Wester Union’s CEO, revealed that the firm is “actively testing… дальше »

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From Pilots to Products and a New Test for Fundamentals

September was a busy month with RWA Summit, KBW, and Token2049 back-to-back. One point is clear: tokenized securities are here to stay, and the questions revolve around “how” and “when” instead of “what” and “why. 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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Uganda pilots CBDC in $5.5B tokenized economy initiative with Global Settlement Network

Global Settlement Network and Uganda’s Diacente Group are launching a $5. 5 billion tokenized economy, combining real-world infrastructure and a national CBDC to drive economic growth. According to a press release shared with crypto. дальше »

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Chainlink and Swift allow banks to access blockchain through existing systems

Chainlink and Swift enable tokenized fund workflows via existing banking systems. UBS pilots new Chainlink-Swift system, avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades. Global institutions can connect with crypto using their tested rails. дальше »

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Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin Reach Across Africa

Ripple is expanding RLUSD into Africa through fintech collaborations and climate insurance pilots. The move underscores stablecoin demand in regions with volatile currencies, while regulatory oversight shapes the token’s global positioning. дальше »

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Building the backbone: Asia’s race to realize RWA markets | Opinion

Asia’s diverse markets offer ideal sandboxes to run pilots, scale what works, and connect lessons learned across borders. дальше »

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Stablecoin market hits ATH as non-USD stables quietly surpass $1B in market cap: report

In July, the stablecoin market hit a record $261 billion, with non-USD stablecoins quietly surpassing $1B in total market cap. However, CBDC developments showed a mixed picture, with some countries advancing pilots while others pushing back. As reported in the… дальше »

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International grocery chain Spar pilots Bitcoin payments in Switzerland

Spar, an international grocery chain, has begun accepting Bitcoin in a Swiss store, potentially paving the way for wider crypto adoption across its global retail network. In its April 17 LinkedIn post, DFX Swiss, a company which offers crypto-to-cash solutions,… дальше »

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Fidelity quietly pilots its own stablecoin in push for tokenized assets: report

Fidelity Investments is in the final stages of testing its own stablecoin as Washington moves toward new crypto oversight. One of the largest asset managers in the world, Fidelity Investments, appears to be quietly piloting its own stablecoin as it… дальше »

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Netherlands’ third-largest bank ABN AMRO pilots tokenized trading on Ethereum

ABN AMRO, the third-largest bank in the Netherlands, has completed on-chain trading with stablecoins in a pilot with German exchange 21X. Netherlands‘ third-largest bank ABN AMRO has completed a trading trial with 21X, a Frankfurt-based digital asset exchange, which tested… дальше »

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Thailand pilots crypto payments for tourists in Phuket

Thailand is launching a pilot program to allow foreign tourists to use cryptocurrency for payments in Phuket.  Announced by Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, the initiative aims to make digital payments easier and quicker for tourists while boosting the nation’s… дальше »

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Solana retraces to $200 support while Intel Markets pilots AI marketplace

Solana is being retraced to the $200 support level. Meanwhile, Intel Markets pilots its AI marketplace to provide safer and more profitable trading. #partnercontent дальше »

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WLD Rallies 20% as Worldcoin Pilots New ID Credential System

Worldcoin (WLD) is experiencing strong growth, driven by a surge in active users and the rollout of its World ID system. With the price breaking past key resistance, WLD is eyeing a potential rise toward the $4 mark The post WLD Rallies 20% as Worldcoin Pilots New ID Credential System appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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HKMA teams up with Thailand, Brazil central banks on cross-border tokenization pilots

Hong Kong Monetary Authority has partnered with the Bank of Thailand and Banco Central do Brasil to advance cross-border tokenization projects under collaborative initiatives. Hong Kong‘s financial watchdog, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has partnered with the central banks of… дальше »

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Buenos Aires launches QuarkID, a digital identity service using ZK proofs

Buenos Aires has launched a digital identity service called QuarkID that uses zero-knowledge proofs. The service enables privacy by verifying documents without revealing personal data. QuarkID will expand nationally, with pilots in other Argentinian regions underway. дальше »

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Visa partners with BBVA to launch tokenized asset platform on Ethereum, live pilots expected in 2025

Visa, the global payments giant, has announced a major step forward in integrating blockchain technology with traditional banking. With the launch of its Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), set to pilot in 2025, Visa aims to enable financial institutions to mint, burn, and transfer fiat-backed tokens, such as stablecoins, on public blockchains like Ethereum. This […] дальше »

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Visa unveils Ethereum tokenization platform for banks with BBVA as early adopter

Visa introduces VTAP, allowing banks to issue and manage fiat-backed tokens on Ethereum, with live pilots in 2025. The post Visa unveils Ethereum tokenization platform for banks with BBVA as early adopter appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants

The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to test the benefits of tokenization.  дальше »

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Asia Crypto Roundup: Worldcoin’s Malaysia Expansion, Singapore’s DBS Treasury Tokens Pilot, and More

Worldcoin expands to Malaysia, and DBS Bank pilots Treasury Tokens in Singapore, signaling major developments in Asia’s crypto scene. The post Asia Crypto Roundup: Worldcoin’s Malaysia Expansion, Singapore’s DBS Treasury Tokens Pilot, and More appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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DBS pilots blockchain-based treasury tokens with Ant International

Singaporean financial giant DBS has launched a treasury token pilot with Ant International to improve cross-border treasury and liquidity management. DBS Group has initiated a blockchain-based pilot in collaboration with Ant International in a bid to streamline cross-border treasury and… дальше »

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BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said its recent survey of central banks revealed that 94% of them globally are now engaged in exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — reflecting a sharp increase in experiments and pilots, especially with wholesale CBDCs. дальше »

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Russia pilots new system for tracing crypto-to-fiat links

Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between… дальше »

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Citi pilots tokenization of private assets using Avalanche infrastructure

Citi's pilot on Avalanche showcases tokenization as a key to unlocking value and operational agility in private markets. дальше »

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Nyan Heroes Unveils Play-to-Airdrop as Part of Early Access Launch

Join the Nyan Heroes early access playtest and earn NYN tokens through a play-to-airdrop campaign. Secure your spot among the cat mech suit pilots today The post Nyan Heroes Unveils Play-to-Airdrop as Part of Early Access Launch appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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HSBC to advance digital currency and CBDC pilots in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong branch of the international HSBC bank is set to continue to work with the authorities on initiatives such as digital currencies for cross-border payments. HSBC Hong Kong is accelerating its work with local authorities on the implementation… дальше »

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Singapore initiates tokenization pilots: What does it entail?

A recent report estimated the market value of tokenized assets to be $3.5-$10 trillion by 2030. Japan, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland are also part of the project. The Monetary AuthoritThe post Singapore initiates tokenization pilots: What does it entail? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Singapore’s Monetary Authority launches new asset tokenization pilots with Project Guardian expansion

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has escalated its efforts to expand its asset tokenization initiatives under Project Guardian. This move aims to catalyze the institutional adoption of digital assets, aiming to unleash liquidity, unlock new investment opportunities, and enhance the efficiency of financial markets. дальше »

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Singapore introduces 5 new pilots to test asset tokenization

The latest initiatives by the Monetary Authority of Singapore aim to develop foundational capabilities to scale tokenized markets. дальше »

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Monetary Authority of Singapore Starts Tokenization Pilots Alongside Financial Services Heavyweights

The test will explore bilateral digital asset trades, foreign currency payments, multicurrency clearing and settlement, fund management and automated portfolio rebalancing. дальше »

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Singapore Central Bank Starts Tokenization Pilots Alongside JPMorgan, BNY Mellon, DBS

The test will explore bilateral digital asset trades, foreign currency payments, multicurrency clearing and settlement, fund management and automated portfolio rebalancing. дальше »

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Singapore Launches Cross-Border Crypto Projects With Europe and Japan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched Project Guardian in collaboration with 15 financial institutions to advance crypto pilots and develop a cross-border crypto regulatory framework. дальше »

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Singapore plans joint crypto pilots with Japan, Switzerland and UK

Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator is seeking closer cross-border collaboration for its asset tokenization project. дальше »

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Singapore, Japan, U.K., Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots

Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products. дальше »

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UBS Launches First Tokenized Fund on Ethereum

UBS Asset Management pilots tokenized money market fund, exploring tokenizing real-world assets on Ethereum. дальше »

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Citi Token Services will provide payments, liquidity to institutional customers

The new blockchain-based service will use tokenized deposits for trading and liquidity services after two pilots.

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Citigroup To Launch Private Blockchain Pilot for Institutional Clients

Citi pilots blockchain-based Citi Token Services to give global institutional clients instant 24/7 cross-border transfers and smart contract trade finance. дальше »

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Spotify Introduces Token-Enabled Playlists for NFT Holders

Spotify pilots a new feature allowing NFT holders to access exclusive playlists. Available only to Premium users in select countries, the initiative poses both opportunities and challenges for artists and listeners alike. дальше »

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CBDCs offer faster settlements: Citi survey of global securities firms

The year-on-year growing support CBDCs is supported by ongoing domestic pilots and cross-border initiatives in various jurisdictions, banking giant Citi found. дальше »

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Prepare for Retail CBDC

The regulator will start conducting in-depth studies and pilots on the implementation of a future e-HKD. дальше »

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Russian Bank Rosbank Pilots Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Transactions with Corporate and Private Clients

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