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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan with SBI

Japan's approval of RLUSD opens Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin to retail and institutional users, under strict rules via SBI VC Trade.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Fintech

Libeara raises USD $14 million for tokenisation push

Funding will help Libeara expand regulated digital asset infrastructure into more markets as banks and asset managers weigh tokenised products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Crypto

BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal

The tie-up gives dtcpay access to licensed infrastructure in Singapore, easing compliance pressures as businesses demand safer digital asset payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Fintech

LuxLexicon to accept stablecoin payments in Singapore

Shoppers at LuxLexicon's Singapore store can now pay for selected handbags in stablecoins, with conversion handled instantly by Triple-A.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Risk & Compliance

Midas launches mGLOBAL as collateral on Aave Horizon

Qualified institutions can now borrow stablecoins against a tokenised private credit product as Aave Horizon widens its real-world asset market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026

Fintech

Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC

Digital asset lenders could gain a more familiar funding model as the USDC facility adds bankruptcy-remote protections and onchain visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

MoonPay acquires Entendre to automate crypto finance

Back-office automation for digital asset firms gets a boost as MoonPay adds software that speeds reconciliations, reporting and audits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Fintech

Neo partners Triple-A to enable stablecoin payments

Businesses can now take stablecoin payments without holding crypto, as collections are auto-converted into local currency through treasury tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Cloudinary launches image to video tool for brands

Brands using large image libraries could cut video production costs as Cloudinary folds generation, moderation and editing into one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain

Years of regulatory delay risk leaving Australia behind as tokenised assets and digital investment platforms gather pace.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Fintech

Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion

The funding will help Trace Finance expand regulated cross-border payments and stablecoin settlement across Brazil, the US and Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Risk & Compliance

The Vault adds private stablecoin transfers with Hinkal

Institutional stablecoin users can now hide transfer amounts from public blockchains while retaining auditor and regulator access through viewing keys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026

Fintech

Millennials drive web domain investment, study finds

A growing number of younger investors are treating domains as a long-term alternative asset, with .ai and .io drawing the strongest interest.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Malware

Attacks use remote access tools to evade detection

Trusted software is giving cybercriminals persistent access to PCs, making attacks harder to spot and raising the risk of data theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Space

What DeFi Actually Built and Why Traditional Finance Is Quietly Adopting It

Billions in losses have not stopped banks and asset managers using DeFi rails for faster settlement, tokenised funds and stablecoin payments.

By Ryan Duthe • 9 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Fintech

Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push

The move strengthens the trade group's push for tighter standards as scrutiny of banking-as-a-service partnerships intensifies across the US financial sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026