Japan’s Three Megabanks Complete Cross-Border Stablecoin Trial
MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC completed a joint yen stablecoin payment pilot, testing issuance, transfers and redemption ahead of planned commercial use.
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The DeFi & FinTech section explores the expanding world of decentralized finance and next-generation financial technology. From lending protocols, staking platforms, and liquidity ecosystems to digital banking, payments innovation, and emerging fintech models, this category covers the tools reshaping how value moves across the digital economy. Readers get clear insights into major developments, integrations, and trends transforming both DeFi and traditional financial technology.
Latest DeFi & FinTech News
Circle Shares Rally 9.3% Ahead of November 4 Earnings
Circle shares gained 9.33% on October 15 as its USDC business expands, with the company’s next quarterly earnings report scheduled for November 4.
Deutsche Bank Nears Crypto Custody Launch, Eyes Asia in 2027
Deutsche Bank expects to launch crypto custody in Germany within weeks and expand to Asian financial centres in 2027, according to its corporate banking co-head.
Charles Schwab Completes Bitcoin and Ether Rollout Across $13.3T Platform
Charles Schwab has completed its Bitcoin and Ether trading rollout for eligible U.S. retail clients, while crypto transfers are still being introduced in phases.
Stripe and Plasma Team Up on Multi-Currency Stablecoin Cards
Stripe and Plasma will develop cards for spending across fiat and stablecoin balances, with infrastructure expansion to 100+ countries planned for 2027.
Ripple Prime Launches 24/7 Perpetual Swaps Across 100+ Markets
Ripple Prime brings institutions 24/7 swaps linked to stocks, commodities and currencies through Trade.xyz on Hyperliquid, with RLUSD collateral support.
Visa Direct Launches USDC Funding for Global Payouts
Visa Direct’s stablecoin prefunding is live through Inyo Global, whose wider payout network spans 180-plus countries, with access subject to eligibility.
Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform for Fiat and Stablecoins
Mastercard and BVNK’s new Global Money Platform combines fiat accounts, stablecoins, cards and bank payouts, with Nuvei and Marqeta among early integrators.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Jeff Yan Urges US Oversight of Market Operators
Hyperliquid Labs founder Jeff Yan says US regulation should focus on firms operating markets, while the blockchain serves as shared trading infrastructure.
StandX Announces Shutdown and Cancels Token Launch
StandX will close remaining positions on January 15 and end withdrawals on January 31, 2027, replacing its token plans with a one-time DUSD airdrop.
Solana’s Stablecoin Supply Hits Record: Is SOL’s Fundamental Value Strengthening?
A close look at Solana’s DeFi activity on DeFiLlama shows a TVL of $6.03 billion and a modest 0.79% increase in the past 24 hours.
Stripe’s Privy and Ripple Bring XRP Ledger Wallets Into Apps
Stripe-owned Privy and Ripple are bringing XRP Ledger wallets into apps, supporting XRP, RLUSD and AI payments, with further integration work planned.