16 January 2026Hong Kong Reporter: Matthew Challis
In collaboration with ClearBank, PhotonPay expects UK institutions to benefit from faster settlement, more flexible liquidity management, and greater operational control
The Layer-1 Algorand blockchain will receive Brale’s stablecoin-as-a-service offering, with regulatory coverage, reserve management, and banking connectivity
Frontier Stable Token, a first-of-its-kind state-issued token, has been released in collaboration with Franklin Templeton and is said to provide greater public accountability and transparency than privately issued stablecoins
Outlined in the partnership are plans to natively issue JPM Coin on the Canton network, taking a phased approach throughout 2026, with further intentions to explore additional integrations
22 December 2025Singapore Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft
Through incorporating USD1 into its PayFi ecosystem, the protocol aims to enhance liquidity efficiency, settlement reliability, and real-world usability
Built on distributed ledger technology, the digitally native note delivers enhanced transparency, decentralised record-keeping and operational efficiency
12 December 2025Luxembourg Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft
Authorisation from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier enables the company to operate as a regulated cryptoassets service provider in the EU
The multi-currency service completed its first complete settlement cycle, settling netted cryptoasset and fiat currency transactions between LMAX Digital and Flow Traders
04 December 2025Germany/South Korea Reporter: Matthew Challis
The companies will collaborate on SOOHO.IO’s forex clearing and settlement infrastructure, aiming to enable seamless cross-border stablecoin transactions between Korean won and euros
