Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
PalWallet Launches Stablecoin Settlement Platform at Money20/20 Europe
PalWallet announced a new platform bridging stablecoin settlement with traditional banking, enabling USDC and USDT rails via a unified API for instant cross-border payments and compliance. The launch coincides with their 5-star sponsorship at Money20/20 Europe 2026 in London.
It targets PSPs, fintechs, and merchants with reduced costs and liquidity control.
The Odds Conference Debuts at Paris Blockchain Week on Prediction Markets
The first prediction markets conference, The Odds, drew 400+ attendees at Paris Blockchain Week, featuring founders, exchanges, and regulators. eToro CEO announced acquisition of Zengo Wallet to enter prediction markets.
Organizers plan global expansion to Manila, Singapore, Rome, and Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Singapore MAS Proposes Flexible Framework for Banks Holding Cryptoassets
MAS proposed a principle-based approach allowing banks to hold public blockchain cryptoassets with strong governance and risk controls. It supports tokenized payments and stablecoin settlement while seeking feedback by May 18, 2026.
Implications include higher ecosystem transparency for issuers and providers.
Fuutura Launches Compliance-First Blockchain Ecosystem for Global South
Fuutura, founded by Oliver Cook KC and Ellis McGrath, launched with Identity, Wallet, and Trade products for KYC, multi-chain assets, and trading. Targets 1.3 billion unbanked adults via integrated protocol-level compliance.
Phased rollout planned for Global South expansion.
BIS Warns of Regulatory Gaps in Crypto Intermediaries Posing Stability Risks
A BIS paper highlights financial stability risks from crypto firms mimicking traditional intermediaries without safeguards. Expanded activities risk contagion, complicating international cooperation.
Stablecoin Exposure Quietly Expanding in Banking and FinTech
Stablecoins are increasingly used via fintechs, payroll, and marketplaces, urging vendor risk management for custody, insurance, and AML/KYC. Treasury teams must map exposures, monitor flows, and test stress scenarios like peg losses.
Oversight ensures intentional management over avoidance.
Blockchain Solutions Combat Rising APP Fraud: Kinexys and ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide research shows global rise in authorised push-payment fraud, prompting blockchain-based anti-fraud initiatives by Kinexys and ACI.
AMRO: Regulate Stablecoins Beyond Reserves to Market Plumbing
AMRO policy paper argues reserve oversight insufficient for recipient jurisdictions, advocating focus on market plumbing for stablecoin regulation. Published April 27, 2026.
Prediction Markets Evolve as Core Financial Infrastructure
Conference concludes prediction markets growing with institutional engagement from crypto and traditional finance. Expected broader participation ahead.
MAS Proposals Unlock Tokenised Payments for Banks
Singapore's framework creates pathway for banks to engage public blockchain assets, boosting real-world use cases like stablecoin settlement. Requires robust risk mitigation and ecosystem governance.