Siam Commercial Bank launches Thailand’s first stablecoin cross-border payment system

Siam Commercial Bank has introduced Thailand’s first stablecoin-powered cross-border payment system. Partnering with SCB 10X and Lightnet, the bank will use stablecoins—digital assets pegged to gold or the U. дальше »

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Stellar integration with Dune unlocks new analytics for cross-border payments

Dune, the blockchain analytics platform, has announced the full integration of Stellar, the open-source blockchain network known for cross-border payments and asset tokenization. This collaboration enables developers, analysts, and blockchain enthusiasts to access Stellar’s on-chain data through Dune’s advanced analytics tools, opening new possibilities for exploring global payment trends and decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases. […] дальше »

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Dune unlocks Stellar insights with on-chain analytics integration

Stellar, the blockchain network for cross-border payments and real-world asset solutions, is now live on the crypto ecosystem’s top on-chain data platform, Dune. The Stellar (XLM) and Dune integration was announced on Oct. 15 at Meridian 2024, a three-day annual… дальше »

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RBI governor touts CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and safeguard against crypto risks

India has the potential to facilitate efficient cross-border payments using Central Bank Digital Currency according to the Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das. According to a local report, during his keynote address at the conference on Central Banking at… дальше »

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African nation of Eswatini releases design for tokenized retail CBDC

The tiny kingdom, formerly known as Swaziland, is looking at better domestic accessibility and cross-border trade with a proposed CBDC. дальше »

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Brazil’s stablecoin surge in 2024: transaction volumes outpace Bitcoin

Brazil’s stablecoin market is experiencing explosive growth, significantly outpacing Bitcoin in transaction volume on local exchanges. This surge reflects an increasing preference for stablecoins in B2B cross-border payments, driven by the need for stable US dollar exposure amid local currency fluctuations. дальше »

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Chainalysis: Stablecoins account for 70% of Brazil’s exchange outflows

Stablecoin transaction value on Brazil’s local exchanges has surged well beyond Bitcoin, reflecting a sharp rise in their use for B2B cross-border payments. Brazil‘s stablecoin market is thriving, as Latin America becomes the second-fastest-growing region with a year-over-year growth rate… дальше »

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Ripple Scores Major Award as XRP Price Remains in Red

Ripple has been recognized as the best cross-border payment platform дальше »

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South Korea to impose forex regulations on stablecoin transactions

South Korea’s government has outlined plans to impose foreign exchange regulations on cross-border stablecoin transactions, addressing the rising use of these digital currencies in international trade, local media reported on Oct. дальше »

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Korea eyes FX rules for stablecoins used in cross-border trade: report

South Korea is planning to impose foreign exchange controls on stablecoins, underscoring the government’s concerns over their growing use in cross-border trade. South Korea is weighing the introduction of foreign exchange controls on stablecoins, reflecting government concerns over their growing… дальше »

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XSGD, Singapore’s First Dollar-Backed Stablecoin, Launches on Bitstamp to Power Cross-Border Payments

Singapore, Singapore, 8th October 2024, Chainwire The post XSGD, Singapore’s First Dollar-Backed Stablecoin, Launches on Bitstamp to Power Cross-Border Payments appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Ripple Partners with Mercado Bitcoin to Drive Cross-Border Payments in Brazil’s Growing Crypto Market

Ripple has collaborated with Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s largest crypto exchange, to launch its cross-border payment solution in Brazil, enabling faster transactions in Brazilian Reais дальше »

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Ripple partners with Mercado Bitcoin to boost cross-border payments in Brazil

Ripple has partnered with Mercado Bitcoin, the largest crypto exchange in Latin America, to enhance cross-border payments in Brazil using its end-to-end payments solution that leverages blockchain technology, per an Oct. дальше »

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Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin initiate cross-border payment service in Brazil

Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin launch a new payment system in Brazil, enhancing cross-border transactions and simplifying currency exchanges. The post Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin initiate cross-border payment service in Brazil appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple’s XRP Breaches 4-Year Downtrend As Seasoned Analyst Envisions Explosive Rocket To $200 Price

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Ripple secures in-principle approval to expand services in UAE

Ripple has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to enhance its cross-border payment solutions in the Middle East. Ripple is expanding its international presence by securing in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to broaden its… дальше »

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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels

The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »

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Navigating the Future of International Finance- Qubetics Transforms Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border payments have historically posed significant challenges for financial institutions and their clients. Conventional methods for transferring money internationally are often inefficient, marked by high fees and sluggish processing times. дальше »

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XRP Whales Double Down as UNITS 100X Growth Incoming

XRP has proven to be one of the most enduring tokens in the crypto scene. After cornering the market on cross-border transactions, it became a top-10 token by market cap and shows no signs of letting up. дальше »

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IntelMarkets may skip the queue to become bigger altcoin than Ripple and SUI blockchain

Ripple (XRP) leads in cross-border payments, SUI focuses on scalability, but IntelMarkets could rival them with 2,000% growth potential дальше »

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Franklin Templeton, Citigroup turn to Solana for next-gen financial services

Global financial giants Franklin Templeton and Citigroup have announced have announced plans to adopt the Solana blockchain for their upcoming financial services. Franklin Templeton, a $1. 4 trillion asset manager, plans to launch a mutual fund natively on Solana, while Wallstreet giant Citi is exploring the blockchain’s capabilities for smart contracts and cross-border money transfers. дальше »

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Circle introduces USDC in Brazil and Mexico via local payment systems

Circle's USDC integration in Brazil and Mexico could significantly enhance financial inclusion and streamline cross-border transactions in Latin America. The post Circle introduces USDC in Brazil and Mexico via local payment systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russia to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Payments by November

Russia legalizes cryptocurrency for foreign trade in an experimental phase. Full regulations are expected by November, with domestic use prohibited. The post Russia to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Payments by November appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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XRP steady as Ripple boosts cross-border payments and co-founder backs Kamala Harris

Ripple (XRP) token is holding strong despite market downturns with recent developments including updates on Ripple’s cross-border payment solutions and key legal victories, bolstering investor confidence. дальше »

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Japanese banks to test cross-border stablecoin transfers via SWIFT

Japanese financial giants MUFG Bank, Mizuho Financial Group, and SMBC are set to test cross-border stablecoin transfers, leveraging SWIFT’s API. Three of Japan‘s largest financial institutions — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group —… дальше »

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Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements

The collaboration could significantly enhance global financial efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and promote stablecoin adoption in traditional finance. The post Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple to launch smart contracts on XRP Ledger (XRPL), boosting DeFi capabilities and DApps

Prominent cross-border payments firm Ripple is set to introduce smart contracts to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the announcement made by Team Ripple on September 2, this move aims to expand XRPL’s capabilities and attract developers, fostering the creation of new decentralized applications (DApps). дальше »

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Ripple Reveals How It Can Relieve SMEs of Cross-Border Payment Hurdles

Leading crypto solutions provider Ripple explains how it can help SMEs improve their transnational payments дальше »

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Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions

Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week to try to circumvent international sanctions – but this effort may not work, several policy and legal experts told CoinDesk. дальше »

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India’s central bank proposes ‘plug-and-play’ CBDC framework for cross-border transactions

India's proposed CBDC framework could significantly enhance global financial integration and efficiency in cross-border transactions. The post India’s central bank proposes ‘plug-and-play’ CBDC framework for cross-border transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons?

Russia's latest efforts to evade international sanctions involves crypto again Latest initiative and trials will use NPC system Russia is set to begin trials for cryptocurrency exchanges andThe post Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Russia nears crypto exchange trials to bypass sanctions: report

Russia is said to begin trials of crypto exchanges and token transactions for cross-border payments to mitigate the impact of international sanctions. Russia appears to be days from starting trials of crypto exchanges and token transactions for cross-border deals in… дальше »

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Russia’s central bank set to legalize crypto for qualified investors

The Bank of Russia appears to be moving forward with plans to test cross-border crypto deals for qualified investors. Russia‘s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is considering amending the law to introduce a new category of “particularly qualified investors,”… дальше »

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Bitcoin Lightning Startup TMRW Raises $1.3 Million Funding

Bitcoin Lightning startup TMRW raised $1.3M to build a social, cross-border payment app leveraging Lightning's speed and low fees for remittances 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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Ripple Begins Testing Its Stablecoin on Ethereum and XRP Ledger

The company said it will use both Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP for cross-border payments services. дальше »

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Ripple Inching Closer to Stablecoin Release

Ripple has pitched its stablecoin for cross-border money transfers and payment services дальше »

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Russia mulls launching tokens backed by cenbank-owned gold: report

As sanctions keep biting, Russia is exploring gold-backed tokenized assets for cross-border trades, with plans for broader testing by year-end. Russian lawmakers are exploring the introduction of gold-backed tokenized assets, directly managed by the central bank, as a solution for… дальше »

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How Solana is transforming cross-border agricultural trade

AgriDex’s blockchain-based platform enabled a South African farm to complete a trade with a London importer, showcasing the benefits of onchain settlements. дальше »

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Blockchain settlement startup Partior raises $60m from Peak XV, Jump Trading

Cross-border blockchain-based settlement startup Partior has secured multi-million funding from a pool of investors to expand payment offerings. Singapore-based cross-border blockchain settlement startup Partior has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners (formerly… дальше »

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Russia contemplating permanently legalizing stablecoins for cross-border payments

The Russian government is contemplating the official legalization of stablecoins for international transactions to simplify cross-border payments for Russian companies amid ongoing sanctions, Izvestia reported on July 3, citing the Russian central bank. дальше »

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Lightspark Enables Institutions To Use The Bitcoin Lightning Network

Lightspark’s CTO Kevin Hurley is applying what he learned from working on Facebook’s Diem to enable more companies to harness the power of the Lightning Network, especially for cross-border payments. дальше »

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Russia’s central bank might legalize stablecoins for trades with China: report

The Bank of Russia is considering approving stablecoins for cross-border trades, as local businesses explore alternative methods to conduct trade with China amid sanctions. Russia‘s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is considering the legalization of stablecoins for cross-border transactions… дальше »

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Виталик Бутерин рассказал, как использовать криптовалюты в повседневной жизни

Обсуждая возможности цифровых активов в повседневной жизни, соучредитель Ethereum Виталик Бутерин допустил использование доказательств с нулевым разглашением (ZKP) и других блокчейн-технологий.  * zk reputation/identity/credentials* p2p cross-border payments (much lower fees and quickly improving UX this cycle)* decentralized social* prediction markets (actually usable this cycle)* privacy* enterprise apps via zk validiums* zk + censorship resistant voting — vitalik.eth […] дальше »

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$3 XRP Price Beckons As Ripple Pens Deal With Georgia’s Central Bank To Revolutionize Economy

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Tether invests over $18m in cross-border exchange startup XREX

Cross-border payments startup XREX has raised $18.75 million from Tether to expand use cases for USDT-based payments in emerging markets. XREX, a cross-border crypto exchange platform founded by Wayne Huang and Winston Hsiao, has raised nearly $19 million from Tether,… дальше »

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Tether announces $18M investment in XREX Group to boost crypto adoption and financial inclusion

Tether announced a strategic $18M investment in XREX, aiming to enhance cross-border payments and promote financial inclusion. The post Tether announces $18M investment in XREX Group to boost crypto adoption and financial inclusion appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple’s fintech partner Nium cuts valuation by 30%

Singapore-headquartered cross-border payments firm Nium has raised $50 million in a new funding round, marking a 30% discount to its previous valuation. Ripple‘s payment partner Nium has cut its valuation by 30% in its latest $50 million Series E funding… дальше »

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Politics Meet Crypto: Ripple Joins The Fray Ahead Of US Presidential Elections In November 2024

As the US Presidential elections draw near, Ripple, a leading provider of cross-border payment and digital asset custody solutions, has announced a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the development and growth of the crypto industry. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner pitches safe space for digital securities experiment

Hester Pierce said her “sandbox” pitch would offer opportunities for cross-border collaborations between blockchain firms without fear of regulatory threats. дальше »

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