Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
9Pay Opens Green Corridor for US Fintech Companies in Vietnam
9Pay has launched a Stablecoin-to-QR Payments corridor for US fintech firms via the IFC Sandbox in Vietnam. This facilitates easier market entry and payments using stablecoins. The initiative aims to bridge US fintech with Vietnam's payment ecosystem.
Tokenization and Stablecoins Dominate Davos 2026 Discussions
Global leaders at Davos declared tokenization and stablecoins as 'the name of the game' for 2026, focusing on wholesale markets first. Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau noted stablecoins are fashionable but use cases beyond crypto are pending. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters highlighted regulatory coordination as key to scaling.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $90,000 After Trump Eases Greenland Tone
Bitcoin trades around $89,766, up 0.63% in 24 hours, following US President Trump's softened stance on Greenland and tariffs. Ethereum rose 1.06% to $2,999, with altcoins like BNB and XRP up 3%. Trump signaled imminent digital-asset market structure legislation at Davos.
Akurateco Joins Aquanow in Crypto Payments Collaboration
Akurateco has partnered with Aquanow to enhance crypto payments infrastructure. This collaboration targets improved efficiency in digital asset transactions. It aligns with growing Web3 payment rebuilding efforts in Asia-Pacific.
Currency.com and Zodia Markets Boost Global Digital Asset Trading
Currency.com and Zodia Markets announced a partnership to improve global digital asset trading capabilities. The deal focuses on expanding access and liquidity for institutional players. It supports the shift toward regulated digital asset markets.
Cashlink Appoints Raphael Neuberger as COO and CFO
Token-based capital markets provider Cashlink named Raphael Neuberger, ex-V-Bank Head of Digital Assets, as COO and CFO, succeeding Dorette Daume. Neuberger brings regulated banking expertise to scale operations across Europe. Cashlink specializes in blockchain-digitized securities like bonds and funds.
Eurostars Call 10 Opens R&D Funding for Canadian Fintech SMEs
Eurostars funding via NRC IRAP supports Canadian fintechs in international R&D collaborations, up to $500K CAD for 36 months. Projects must involve innovative tech in payments, security, or AI beyond routine engineering. Application webinar on January 22, deadline March 19, 2026.
Davos Consensus: Blockchain Revolution Starts in Wholesale Markets
Davos panels shifted from crypto speculation to scaling blockchain infrastructure in wholesale markets for brokers and institutions. Retail tokenization potential noted by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for global unbrokered access. Progress hinges on multi-jurisdictional regulations.
Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed in Chainlit AI Framework
Security flaws in Chainlit, an open-source AI framework with 700K monthly downloads, pose risks for AI-adopting organizations. Version 2.9.4 patches issues; insecure AI expands attack surfaces. Impacts enterprise and academic deployments in fintech contexts.
Fortinet Patch Bypass Actively Exploited in Firewalls
Attackers exploit a bypass of CVE-2025-59718 in patched FortiGate versions like 7.4.9, compromising firewalls. Evidence includes Monero mining and backdoors, relevant for FinTech security. Fortune 500 firms exposed via misconfigured apps.
Rebuilding Web3 Payments: From Crypto Rules to Regulated Rails in APAC
Ongoing series discusses transition to regulated payment rails in Asia-Pacific, alongside Digital Euro futures analysis. Covers crypto regulation evolution and infrastructure shifts. Part 3 highlights practical implementations.