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Tokenised assets face institutional tests on liquidity
Blockchain

Tokenised assets face institutional tests on liquidity

Investors are being forced to judge tokenised funds on liquidity, governance and operating record, not just the asset they hold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance
Blockchain

Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance

Institutions will need tighter checks before letting AI agents trade tokenised assets, as Digift warns that analysis, advice and execution must stay separate.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong
Crypto

HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong

More than 3.3 million PayMe users can soon use HSBC RedCoin for instant transfers and merchant payments, as Hong Kong tightens its digital asset rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Chainlink & LG CNS strike South Korea digital deal
Crypto

Chainlink & LG CNS strike South Korea digital deal

The tie-up could strengthen regulated crypto infrastructure in South Korea, where the companies estimate a USD $68 billion digital asset market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
APAC's stablecoin future won't be defined by a single token
Payment Technologies

APAC's stablecoin future won't be defined by a single token

Asia-Pacific businesses are likely to use several stablecoins in one payment flow, as cross-border transactions still face slow settlement and fragmentation.

By Vincent Chok • 4 min read • This month

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Ripple partners with Coinbase to expand RLUSD access
Crypto

Ripple partners with Coinbase to expand RLUSD access

The stablecoin will reach more US retail and institutional users as Coinbase adds RLUSD to its trading, custody and collateral services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Google adds token quotas for BigQuery AI functions
Data Analytics

Google adds token quotas for BigQuery AI functions

Analysts can now cap BigQuery AI spend before it runs away, as Google adds daily token quotas for generative functions across projects and users.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Crypto Finance tests instant bank transfers on Google Cloud
Risk & Compliance

Crypto Finance tests instant bank transfers on Google Cloud

The trial showed tokenised deposits can move money instantly between Swiss bank customers while settlement and liquidity stay under existing rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Axiology & VIALET launch tokenised funds for safeguarding
Fintech

Axiology & VIALET launch tokenised funds for safeguarding

The deal gives VIALET another safeguarded asset option as payment firms seek yield and diversification without sacrificing same-day access to cash.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
How Local Agentic AI Is Coming to Business PCs
Hybrid Cloud

How Local Agentic AI Is Coming to Business PCs

Businesses can now keep sensitive agentic AI tasks on-device, as AMD's new Ryzen AI Max 400 systems offer more memory and local compute.

By Peter Chambers • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Visa, BILL & Billtrust pilot AI agents for invoice payments
Artificial Intelligence

Visa, BILL & Billtrust pilot AI agents for invoice payments

The trial could speed supplier payments and cut manual data entry for finance teams, while keeping buyer approval and controls intact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Broadridge holds third in IDC FinTech Rankings again
Digital Transformation

Broadridge holds third in IDC FinTech Rankings again

Financial institutions' spending on core systems has kept Broadridge in third place in IDC's FinTech rankings for a fourth straight year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Blockchain

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Thales launches tool to secure sensitive data from AI
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches tool to secure sensitive data from AI

The launch aims to help firms curb AI-driven exposure of sensitive information by linking data discovery, analytics and protection in one tool.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools
Fintech

Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools

The crypto exchange is now vying with brokers and fintechs as it adds access to more than 1,000 US stocks, ETFs and payment tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AI agents force payments industry to verify intent
Payment Technologies

AI agents force payments industry to verify intent

Banks and card networks may need new checks as software agents start buying on customers' behalf, blurring fraud and consent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches data security tool amid AI access risk

The platform is designed to help firms expose and protect sensitive data as AI assistants and machine identities widen access paths across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

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