Payments

A trial has applied HKD stablecoin to logistics and hospitality-related payments, while Thailand has expanded a blockchain payment test.

Hong Kong's chief executive is planning for more investment and innovation as the city looks to capitalise on its international status.

As agentic AI moves closer to treasury decisions, it's prompting a push for stronger governance and oversight.

The banks used tokenised deposits on Swift’s ledger and the move could open up more services within corporate treasury.

The USDC issuer will acquire Singapore’s Tazapay in a $400m all-stock deal.

The 12-month regulatory sandbox will test the government collateral-backed HUMO token, as the Central Asian nation advances its digital strategy.

A weekend transaction between Singapore and New York was executed using tokenised deposits via the Swift digital ledger.

Singapore has opened a stablecoin consultation, while a rupiah-SGD framework will help cross-border trade.

Real-time payment rails, digital assets, APIs and AI are higher on the treasury agenda, HSBC's Manoj Dugar tells CT.

China's central bank has appointed the German giant as a clearing bank.

Ant Group and Alibaba Group participated in the funding round, with proceeds earmarked for the fintech firm’s global expansion and innovation in cross-border payments and financial services.

Japan's largest card network is exploring USDC to improve cross-border treasury operations and merchant payments.