Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
NYSE Announces 24/7 Tokenised Securities Trading Platform
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has developed a blockchain-based platform enabling 24/7 trading of US-listed equities and ETFs with instant settlement and stablecoin funding. It supports tokenized versions of existing securities, retains governance rights like voting and dividends, and integrates with Pillar matching engine for multi-chain custody.
NYSE seeks regulatory approval as part of ICE's digital strategy, collaborating with BNY and Citi on tokenized deposits.
India's RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recommends interconnecting BRICS CBDCs for cross-border payments in trade and tourism, to be proposed at the 2026 BRICS summit hosted by India. This aims to reduce dollar reliance via bilateral forex swaps, building on the 2025 Rio declaration, though tech adoption challenges persist.
It marks the first formal CBDC linkage pitch at a BRICS leaders' meeting.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Reaches 4.203 Million ETH Holdings
Bitmine announces ETH holdings of 4.203 million tokens (3.48% of supply), with total crypto and cash at $14.5 billion, and 1.838 million staked. Stockholders approved all proposals including share increase; MAVAN staking solution launches Q1 2026, projecting $374M annual fees.
Acquisitions reflect Ethereum's rise in tokenization by Wall Street firms.
LMAX Group Partners with Ripple for Institutional Stablecoin Trading
LMAX Group integrates Ripple's USD-backed RLUSD stablecoin as core collateral in its institutional trading infrastructure. This enhances stablecoin trading capabilities amid growing tokenization trends.
Related developments include Anchorage Digital's IPO prep and Swift's tokenized asset trials.
Earlyworks Rebrands as Perpetuals.com After Acquisition, Targets Derivatives
Earlyworks closes acquisition of Perpetual Markets and rebrands to Perpetuals.com (NASDAQ: PDC), focusing on blockchain-merged financial and crypto derivatives markets. Core product Kronos X enables 24/7 self-clearing for regulated venues like European MTFs, with plans for own facilities and tokenized products in 2026.
AI-driven risk intelligence from retail data aims to disrupt CFD and perpetual futures.
PB Fintech Among Stocks Showing Bullish Signals in FinTech Sector
PB Fintech is flashing bullish technical signals hinting at an uptrend, alongside three other stocks in the FinTech space. This reflects positive market sentiment amid broader FinTech growth.
Analysis from ETMarkets highlights potential upward momentum.
Visa Reports $4.5 Billion Annualized Stablecoin Settlement Volume
Stablecoins are increasingly integrated into traditional payments, with Visa achieving $4.5 billion in annualized stablecoin settlement volume. This underscores crypto's strategic role amid AI-driven power demands turning infrastructure into assets.
Integration bridges traditional and digital finance systems.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 Highlights Digital Assets and Tokenization
The Singapore FinTech Festival (Nov 18-20, 2026) spotlights digital assets, tokenization, and new payment settlement layers with stablecoins and tokenized deposits. It showcases public-private collaboration on financial innovation.
Key for understanding global tokenization trends.
Dubai FinTech Summit Focuses on Regulated Stablecoin Deployment
Dubai FinTech Summit (May 11-12, 2026) emphasizes regulation, partnerships, and practical stablecoin deployment in MENA corridors and corporate treasury. Oriented around regulated FinTech expansion.
Attracts deal-makers in emerging markets.
Global Fintech Fest 2026 to Explore Stablecoins Alongside CBDCs
Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai (Sep 8-10, 2026) addresses payments at scale, integrating stablecoins with real-time rails and digital infrastructure like UPI. India's model influences emerging markets' tokenization and CBDC strategies.
Crucial for population-scale FinTech insights.