FinTech News

The Bank of Ghana has wrapped up a pilot project demonstrating the use of digital credentials for international trade and CBDC-based cross-border transactions.

England’s central bank is set to launch a new series of tests involving distributed ledger technology (DLT) and wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDC).

At the Bitcoin 2024 convention in Nashville, Ledger launched its newest hardware wallet, Ledger Flex.

Ripple has successfully expanded its liquidity network to over 80 markets globally. By building innovative liquidity pathways, the fintech company aims to make cross-border payments faster, more affordable, and seamless.

Thailand’s Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, announced that a new digital wallet initiative will start on August 1, distributing 10,000 baht (around $280) to up to 45 million Thais.

COTI, along with 14 other fintech firms, has been selected to participate in the Bank of Israel’s Digital Shekel Challenge, which aims to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Swiss banks are stepping up with new real-time crypto payment solutions in response to the recent collapses of US crypto-friendly banks.