Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Tokenization moves deeper into institutional finance
Goldman Sachs signaled that tokenization is moving into a more mature phase, with banks and market infrastructure players increasingly treating it as core financial plumbing rather than an experiment. The same coverage says Bybit CEO Ben Zhou argued tokenization will accelerate trading and settlement by enabling atomic settlement and 24/7 markets.
Stablecoin market reaches a record $323 billion
The stablecoin sector hit an all-time high of $323 billion in market capitalization, underscoring continued demand for blockchain-based settlement assets. According to the report, USDT holds 59% of the market and USDC 24%, while smaller assets such as USDe and PYUSD saw capital rotate away from them.
European banks expand push for a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
The Qivalis consortium has grown to 37 banks, including BNP Paribas, ING, UniCredit, ABN Amro, and Rabobank, as it works toward a euro stablecoin compliant with the EU’s MiCA regime. The report says the group is targeting a late-2026 launch, highlighting Europe’s accelerating coordination around regulated digital money.
DTCC sets timeline for tokenized securities trading
DTCC announced that tokenized securities will enter limited production trading in July 2026, followed by a full tokenization service launch in October 2026. If delivered on schedule, the move would bring one of the most important U.S. market infrastructure players into live tokenized-market operations.
Bitcoin use in banking and payments broadens beyond speculation
A Financial Brand report says banks and credit unions are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a payments and customer-retention opportunity rather than only a speculative asset. It points to merchant acceptance tools and integrated payment products as signs that Bitcoin is moving into everyday commerce.
Square advances Bitcoin-integrated merchant payments
The Financial Brand says Square launched Bitcoin-integrated payments in October 2025, describing the initiative as a way to bring Bitcoin to Main Street. The rollout allows small businesses to accept bitcoin payments and manage conversion between BTC and dollars within the payment flow.
Regulatory loosening boosts U.S. and UK bank balance sheets
Bobsguide reports that regulatory loosening in the UK and U.S. has helped top American and British banks expand balance sheets by £1 trillion, or about $1.3 trillion, over two quarters. The article frames this as a widening competitive gap versus the EU and Switzerland, where capital rules remain more conservative.
Luffa secures strategic investment at a $220 million valuation
The Asian Banker reports that Luffa secured a strategic investment from GoFintech Quantum at a $220 million valuation. The deal is presented as part of the growing intersection of AI and fintech in Hong Kong and broader Asian markets.
Coinhouse strengthens crypto compliance infrastructure in Europe
FF News reports that Coinhouse selected Crypto Risk Metrics to support its digital-asset compliance infrastructure. The partnership reflects rising European demand for tighter risk monitoring and compliance tooling as the crypto sector adapts to more formal regulation.
Institutional on-chain settlement gains traction in 2026
ChainUp says banks, asset managers, and enterprises are rapidly adopting on-chain settlement this year as they seek faster and more efficient capital-market workflows. The article argues that institutional adoption is being driven by settlement efficiency, interoperability, and growing comfort with blockchain-based infrastructure.