South Korea’s financial sector is moving quickly to embrace blockchain innovation, and Shinhan Card is the latest major player to step in. The credit card giant has announced a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop stablecoin-powered payment systems on the Solana network. The collaboration signals a growing shift ...
Read moreDetailsGate has officially joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program, a global initiative aimed at connecting blockchain infrastructure with traditional payment systems and accelerating crypto adoption in real-world transactions. Started in March 2026, the Mastercard program brings together crypto platforms, payment providers, and financial institutions to build a unified framework for ...
Read moreDetailsVisa has launched a new “Agentic Ready” programme in Singapore, bringing together 13 banks and fintech firms to test AI-driven payments where software agents can initiate transactions on behalf of users. The initiative stands as one of the clearest moves yet toward automated commerce, with financial institutions including DBS Bank, ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Canada’s Strong and Free Elections Act would prevent political parties and related groups from taking donations in crypto, money orders, or prepaid cards. This move is part of a wider global focus on how crypto is used in sensitive areas. The government cites transparency gaps, risks of foreign ...
Read moreDetailsJapan’s digital finance space is taking a notable step forward as Rakuten rolls out new functionality that brings XRP closer to everyday use. Through its crypto arm, Rakuten Wallet, users can now trade XRP and use it for payments across a vast merchant network. XRP finds real-world utility through Rakuten ...
Read moreDetailsElon Musk’s ongoing dispute with OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman escalated on Tuesday, April 29, as the billionaire entrepreneur gave strong testimony during the second day of a closely watched federal jury trial in Oakland, California. The case centres on Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission and ...
Read moreDetailsPruv Finance has partnered with Kaia to launch Yield8, a tokenized private credit fund designed to bring traditional lending markets onto blockchain rails with an estimated annual return target of 8% or higher. The product is being integrated into Kaia’s SuperEarn platform, allowing users to deposit and gain exposure to ...
Read moreDetailsRipple is doubling down on the Middle East, opening a new regional headquarters in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as demand for blockchain-based payments surges across the region. The move, which comes six years after the company first established a presence in Dubai, underscores how critical the Middle East and ...
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