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SWIFT blockchain integration announcement at Sibos 2025 conference with global payment network visualization

SWIFT Blockchain Integration: The Stunning Evolution of Global Payments at Sibos 2025

February 18, 2026 j n

Frankfurt, Germany – October 2025: The global financial landscape shifted dramatically this week as SWIFT, the backbone of international banking communications for nearly five decades, announced its move toward blockchain technology. At the Sibos 2025 conference, SWIFT CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso confirmed the organization will integrate a blockchain-based shared ledger into its payment infrastructure, marking a […]

X app interface showing Smart Cashtags feature for cryptocurrency and stock trading access.

X’s Crucial Crypto Stance: Nikita Bier Confirms Platform Won’t Act as Broker

February 16, 2026 j n

San Francisco, May 2025: In a definitive move that clarifies its evolving role at the intersection of social media and finance, X has confirmed it will not function as a brokerage. Product chief Nikita Bier detailed the upcoming ‘Smart Cashtags’ feature, which will allow users to initiate trades for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their […]

UEX Security Standard by Bitget and BlockSec protects crypto and traditional finance assets with AI and 163% Proof of Reserve.

UEX Security Standard: Bitget and BlockSec Launch Revolutionary Asset Protection Protocol

February 10, 2026 j n

Singapore, April 2025: In a significant move to address persistent security concerns across digital and traditional finance, cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and blockchain security firm BlockSec have jointly launched the Universal Exchange (UEX) Security Standard. This new framework represents a comprehensive, AI-driven approach to asset protection, anchored by a robust 163% Proof of Reserve (PoR) ratio. […]

Global map visualizing the $12 billion weekly trading volume flowing into decentralized prediction markets.

Prediction Markets Shatter Records with $12 Billion Weekly Volume as Mainstream Adoption Surges

February 9, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The decentralized finance landscape has witnessed a seismic shift, with prediction markets achieving a previously unimaginable milestone. Weekly trading volume across these platforms has surged to a new all-time high of $12 billion, a figure that underscores their rapid transition from niche crypto experiments to mainstream financial instruments. This record-breaking activity signals […]

South Korea's AI surveillance system monitoring cryptocurrency markets for manipulation in real-time regulatory oversight

South Korea’s AI Surveillance Revolution: How Real-Time Monitoring Is Reshaping Crypto Trading

February 6, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: South Korea has deployed upgraded artificial intelligence surveillance systems that detect cryptocurrency market manipulation in real time, fundamentally reshaping how digital assets trade in one of the world’s most active crypto markets. This technological advancement represents a significant shift in regulatory strategy following periods of extreme price volatility that […]

Analysis of the Remittix 300% crypto bonus and live wallet within the growing PayFi sector.

Remittix 300% Crypto Bonus Highlights Growing Demand for Functional PayFi Projects

February 5, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The cryptocurrency and financial technology sector is observing a notable trend where projects demonstrating tangible, working products are garnering increased attention from both analysts and potential users. A recent point of discussion involves Remittix, a project in the PayFi (Payments-Finance) space, which is currently offering a 300% bonus through its live wallet […]

Superform user-owned neobank app on a smartphone against a New York City backdrop.

Superform Neobank Launches Revolutionary Mobile App for User-Owned Banking in the U.S.

February 3, 2026 j n

New York, New York, United States, 3rd February 2026: The U.S. financial technology landscape has welcomed a significant new player. Superform, a pioneering neobank built on the principle of user ownership, has officially launched its mobile application for American consumers. This strategic expansion marks a pivotal moment for decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts entering the mainstream […]

Hong Kong regulator reviewing stablecoin licence applications under the new Stablecoin Ordinance in March 2025.

HKMA Stablecoin Licences: Hong Kong’s Pivotal March 2025 Regulatory Milestone

February 2, 2026 j n

Hong Kong, February 2025: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to issue the city’s first stablecoin issuer licences in March, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone for the digital asset industry. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue confirmed the imminent licensing phase, noting that regulators anticipate granting only a limited number of approvals as they […]

Changpeng Zhao analysis of crypto volatility compared to gold and silver market corrections.

Crypto Volatility: Changpeng Zhao’s Revealing Comparison to Gold and Silver Proves Industry is Still Nascent

January 31, 2026 j n

Global Markets, May 2025: Recent dramatic corrections in the gold and silver markets have sparked a revealing commentary from one of cryptocurrency’s most prominent figures. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao pointed to the sharp decline in these ancient stores of value as a crucial context for understanding the volatility inherent in digital assets like Bitcoin. His […]

Hong Kong skyline with blockchain overlay representing the new stablecoin licensing and crypto tax framework.

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licensing: The Definitive Guide to the New Crypto Tax Framework

January 30, 2026 j n

Hong Kong, April 2025: In a landmark move for global finance, Hong Kong authorities have unveiled comprehensive plans to establish a formal stablecoin licensing regime and a pioneering crypto tax reporting framework. This decisive regulatory blueprint, set to be submitted to the Legislative Council this year, aims to regulate digital asset custody and facilitate the […]

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