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Ripple launches digital asset tools for treasury teams
Fintech

Ripple launches digital asset tools for treasury teams

Treasury teams can now manage fiat and digital holdings in one platform, as Ripple targets the growing demand for corporate crypto visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Crypto

Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments

Juniper Research’s latest study signals growing demand for payment networks that connect more rails, currencies and wallets across fragmented markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Wallet use has cemented Asia-Pacific's lead in digital payments, with Hong Kong and Thailand now shifting towards instant bank transfers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Earlyasset raises $2 million to tackle venture liquidity
Fintech

Earlyasset raises $2 million to tackle venture liquidity

With private companies staying off public markets for longer, millions of shareholders face costly delays in selling holdings or raising cash.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Tether Gold lands on BNB Chain as tokenised demand grows
Crypto

Tether Gold lands on BNB Chain as tokenised demand grows

Demand for tokenised gold is widening as BNB Chain adds Tether's XAU₮, giving crypto users exposure to vaulted bullion on a major network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Asia Pacific payments group & Monash sign research pact
Crypto

Asia Pacific payments group & Monash sign research pact

The three-year tie-up aims to turn academic research into practical payments policy on fraud, stablecoins, remittances and cyber risk across APAC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Rhino.fi launches stablecoin 1:1 for cross-chain payments
Crypto

Rhino.fi launches stablecoin 1:1 for cross-chain payments

Rhino.fi unveils Stablecoin 1:1, promising predictable USDT and USDC cross-chain settlements for businesses across 25+ networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
OpenAI picks Brex for global spend and finance tasks
Digital Transformation

OpenAI picks Brex for global spend and finance tasks

OpenAI selects Brex to run global spend and finance operations, as automation tools vie to serve the fast-growing AI sector's complex needs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Infrastructure stories

Canadians embrace multi-banking as fees & budgeting bite
Fintech

Canadians embrace multi-banking as fees & budgeting bite

Rising fees and tighter household budgets are pushing more Canadians to split their money across digital and traditional providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Fintech

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering

Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round
Data Analytics

British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round

Funding will help the London fintech expand its US push and AI tools after its valuation passed USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Irish fintech funding rises 9% to GBP £259m in 2025
Fintech

Irish fintech funding rises 9% to GBP £259m in 2025

Irish fintech investment climbed as larger cheques and a handful of big deals helped lift funding to USD $259.38 million in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
MobiFone Digital Payments launches Vietnam network push
Fintech

MobiFone Digital Payments launches Vietnam network push

A new domestic player could speed up Vietnam’s payments integration as MobiFone Digital Payments seeks links with banks and NAPAS.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Crypto

Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push

Banks could cut settlement delays and treasury friction as Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp prepare QCAD stablecoin rails for regulated use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Theia Insights raises USD $8 million to map markets
Fintech

Theia Insights raises USD $8 million to map markets

The Cambridge firm’s data tools are gaining traction with banks and fund managers as it expands into private markets after a Series A round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board

The fintech now handles NZ$2.4 billion in annual payments in New Zealand, as it adds the former prime minister to local governance.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Open banking becomes core UK fintech infrastructure
Data Protection

Open banking becomes core UK fintech infrastructure

Open banking has swiftly evolved from a regulatory fix into core UK infrastructure, transforming payments, lending and everyday money management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026