Latest FinTech & Blockchain News

📅January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NYSE launches 24/7 tokenized securities platform; India pushes BRICS CBDC linkage; Bitmine hits massive ETH holdings; Ripple partners LMAX for stablecoins amid rising tokenization trends.
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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.Source 1 It supports tokenized versions of existing securities, retains governance rights like voting and dividends, and integrates with Pillar matching engine for multi-chain custody.Source 1 NYSE seeks regulatory approval as part of ICE's digital strategy, collaborating with BNY and Citi on tokenized deposits.Source 1

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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.Source 2 This aims to reduce dollar reliance via bilateral forex swaps, building on the 2025 Rio declaration, though tech adoption challenges persist.Source 2 It marks the first formal CBDC linkage pitch at a BRICS leaders' meeting.Source 2

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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.Source 3 Stockholders approved all proposals including share increase; MAVAN staking solution launches Q1 2026, projecting $374M annual fees.Source 3 Acquisitions reflect Ethereum's rise in tokenization by Wall Street firms.Source 3

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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.Source 4 This enhances stablecoin trading capabilities amid growing tokenization trends.Source 4 Related developments include Anchorage Digital's IPO prep and Swift's tokenized asset trials.Source 4

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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.Source 6 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.Source 6 AI-driven risk intelligence from retail data aims to disrupt CFD and perpetual futures.Source 6

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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.Source 8 This reflects positive market sentiment amid broader FinTech growth.Source 8 Analysis from ETMarkets highlights potential upward momentum.Source 8

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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.Source 7 This underscores crypto's strategic role amid AI-driven power demands turning infrastructure into assets.Source 7 Integration bridges traditional and digital finance systems.Source 7

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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.Source 5 It showcases public-private collaboration on financial innovation.Source 5 Key for understanding global tokenization trends.Source 5

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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.Source 5 Oriented around regulated FinTech expansion.Source 5 Attracts deal-makers in emerging markets.Source 5

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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.Source 5 India's model influences emerging markets' tokenization and CBDC strategies.Source 5 Crucial for population-scale FinTech insights.Source 5