At the midpoint of 2026, UK capital markets stand at a pivotal moment. Steady and meaningful evolution is bringing various new opportunities alongside growing complexity, according to Chris Elms, CEO of Euroclear UK & International. In a recent update released on 2 July 2026, Elms… Read More
Tagged euroclear, research, uk, united kingdom
Fintech firm Zilch has released the first findings from its Credit Confidence study, highlighting a clear evolution in how British consumers are using credit amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. The research, conducted with YouGov and based on responses from more than 10,000 UK adults including over… Read More
Tagged credit, payments, research, uk, united kingdom, zilch
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee have backed draft rules that could enable the launch of a digital euro as early as 2029. The committee’s decision on 23 June 2026 marks another milestone in the long-running effort to create a central-bank-issued digital version… Read More
Tagged cbdc, digital euro, ecb, EU, europe, european parliament
The deadline for gaining approval under MiCA [Markets in Crypto Assets regulation] was yesterday, July 1st. Anyone not approved, must immediately cease any crypto activities. Sygnum, a digital asset bank based in Switzerland that is regulated in multiple jurisdictions and holds a MiCA license in… Read More
Tagged banking, EU, mica, switzerland, sygnum
Nubank (NYSE: NU) and Amazon Brazil have taken their collaboration to the next level by rolling out a complete checkout experience powered by NuPay. The update coincides with Amazon Prime Day, running from July 1 to 7, 2026, and gives eligible customers a wider range… Read More
Tagged amazon, brazil, digital banking, nubank, payments
Cross River Bank has expanded its long-standing partnership with Stripe to strengthen card-issuing capabilities specifically for agentic commerce. The update gives businesses a secure, compliant framework that lets verified AI agents make card payments on behalf of users without exposing sensitive account details. The move… Read More
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Juniper Research has released a whitepaper examining the accelerating adoption of network tokenization in the fintech and payments sector. Titled The Top Three Drivers of Network Tokenization Adoption, the analysis explores the current state of the market, its effects across various payment types, and its… Read More
Tagged europe, fintech, payments, Research Study
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has published new insights highlighting how programmable money is reshaping enterprise payments. The company’s recent guide details how blockchain technology allows digital currency to carry automated instructions, moving beyond simple transfers to execute complex business logic directly onchain…. Read More
Tagged circle, digital assets, programmable payments, stablecoins
A broad alliance of more than 140 companies from the payments, technology, and banking sectors has formed a new venture to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin aimed at expanding the practical use of digital tokens in everyday business activities. The consortium, operating under the name Open… Read More
Tagged bny, coinbase, mastercard, stablecoins, visa
The London Stock Exchange has internally modeled a severe contingency scenario in which up to 200 companies could potentially shift aspects of their listings or primary trading activity from the United Kingdom to the United States. This planning exercise underscores deepening worries about the attractiveness… Read More
Tagged listings, london stock exchange, lse, uk, us
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