Central banks are making strides in developing digital currencies, but the journey to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is challenging, with few central banks ready to proceed. A recent report highlighted the urgency for issuing retail CBDCs, showing that many emerging Market central banks expect to introduce them in the next two years, ...
Businesses around the world are increasingly adopting real-time payments (RTP) to enhance cash flow and reduce costs in today’s digital economy. RTP allows funds to be transferred in under 10 seconds, providing firms with better liquidity management and operational efficiency. Although the cost of digital transfers has deterred many businesses, projections indicate RTP volumes will ...
Five years after launching Starlink, SpaceX faced a challenge in accepting payments in developing countries with unreliable banking systems. To tackle this, SpaceX turned to stablecoins, partnering with the Bridge platform for faster, more efficient cross-border payments. This shift has helped businesses in Africa, Latin America, and Asia streamline transactions, reducing costs significantly compared to ...
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Hamilton, a new protocol focused on tokenizing real-world assets on Bitcoin, has recently secured $1.7 million in pre-seed funding. Announced during a significant political moment in the U.S., Hamilton aims to make financial products like U.S. Treasury bills and real estate more accessible globally, especially in emerging markets. Co-founded by experienced fintech leaders Mohamed Elkasstawi ...
As the first full trading week of 2025 begins, Asian markets are reacting to a drop in China’s currency and bond yields, alongside rising political tensions in South Korea and a stalled U.S.-Japanese corporate merger. Investors are also watching for purchasing managers index reports that will reveal how Asia’s major economies closed 2024. Despite a ...
Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system is complex and evolving. It’s not just about being an alternative currency or digital gold; it’s increasingly viewed as a versatile financial technology. While some argue it’s merely speculation, its use is growing in emerging markets, providing a reliable medium of exchange in places with inflation and low ...
AstroPay, founded in 2009 and currently profitable with 320 employees, began as a payment service for Latin America. The company is now expanding into a global fintech product, offering a multi-currency wallet and payment card for easy mobile transactions. Their new app resembles Wise, catering to individuals and businesses needing to send and receive money ...
Emerging-market assets faced a rocky October, marked by increased volatility. Rising global yields and a stronger dollar pressured these markets as investors quickly adjusted their risk assessments ahead of the upcoming US election.
