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Does SA really need another ZAR stablecoin?Langelihle Nkabinde from Easy

Equities explains the role of the new Zaru rand stablecoin and why it’s so important.

Nasdaq gains SEC approval for trading tokenised securities

The only securities that will be permitted to be traded in tokenised form currently are stocks in the Russell 1000 Index, and exchange-traded funds tracking benchmarks such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

AI, Blockchain Fuel Growth Opportunities for Financial Services

AI, digital assets, and blockchain bring new risks but also opportunities for leading financial services organizations to more rapidly move from ideation to implementation to transformation

How Innovative Small Banks and Credit Unions Are Stretching Their Tech Dollars

Smaller financial institutions usually approach digital transformation by partnering with core providers and established vendors.

Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain goes live with machine payments protocol

Tempo, the payments blockchain backed by Stripe, has launched its mainnet and introduced an open standard for machine payments.

Citing AI, Crypto.com axes 12% of workforce

Companies that move immediately and pair the best AI tools with top-performers will achieve a level of scale and precision that was previously impossible.

CIBC Caribbean to leverage AI in Jamaica

...new solutions to be launched in 2026

Coinbase faces a multibillion-dollar threat from D.C. but a 'rewards' loophole could protect its stablecoin revenue

The proposed rules could ban yield on stablecoins like USDC, though analysts say the exchange may adapt.

Europe Has an Edge in Developing Applications for AI

European defense tech startups are raising capital and scaling as demand surges for rebuilding military capabilities.

Cayman’s crypto space competitively positioned for growth, expert says

Cayman’s parliament has further advanced the regulatory framework necessary to support the sector

Blockchain.com CEO hails Cayman’s crypto potential

Blockchain.com’s own journey reflects the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies.

Mastercard Builds Generative AI Model for Payment Insights, Fraud Detection

Built on structured data rather than chatbot-style inputs, the model is intended to help Mastercard strengthen and streamline a range of internal services.

Five Firms in the Running to Launch Vietnam’s First Licensed Crypto Exchanges

Hanoi is testing a local exchange framework as it looks to tighten oversight of crypto trading.

PayPal Offers Stablecoin Access to Singapore Businesses in 70-Market Expansion

Eligible users can move PYUSD through PayPal and third-party wallets, while merchants may benefit from quicker access to proceeds.

Sygnum Off-Exchange Custody Enabling TradFi Access to Crypto Market Volatility Opportunities; Assets Surpass USD 1bn

Fueled by these trends, and supported by the continued confidence in secure Swiss regulated infrastructure, assets on the Sygnum Protect platform surpassed USD 1 billion.

How global mobility can build a strategic AI foundation

Organizations require a holistic view of GenAI and agentic AI. Mobility functions can see short-term wins and long-term evolution.

Celent launches AI-enabled intelligence to help financial institutions make quick technology decisions

GlobalData’s Celent unit brings research, advisory expertise, proprietary data, and AI-driven discovery into a single platform

Currency.com launches stablecoin payment card with Visa

The offering removes the need for manual conversion into fiat or pre-funding of accounts, allowing transactions to be executed using stablecoin balances in near real time.

AI is already deciding your bank calls, flights and bills in the UAE

Experts warn AI decisions must remain transparent as adoption accelerates

dtcpay Raises US$10 Million to Expand Global Stablecoin Payments Network

The fresh capital comes as dtcpay adds regulatory approvals and expands its reach across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

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