The US government shutdown creates a paradox: a record-high S&P 500 while the IPO market completely freezes, revealing a bifurcated financial landscape.
Global financial giant SWIFT is reportedly developing its own blockchain, marking a significant strategic pivot in the trillion-dollar global payments market.
Unpack how an $11T financial giant, Vanguard, might pivot into crypto, analyzing the implications for institutional adoption and market dynamics.
SWIFT’s latest DLT and CBDC initiatives are directly challenging XRP’s long-held position as the future of cross-border payments, intensifying competition.
Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly negotiating to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem for $10 billion, a strategic move to boost cash flow and deleverage OXY.
Frankfurt’s bankers are revisiting blockchain with cautious optimism, focusing on regulated, utility-driven applications like tokenized assets amidst renewed EU clarity.
UBS’s pilot with Chainlink DTA and Swift marks a crucial step in integrating blockchain for tokenized assets into traditional finance, enhancing interoperability.
Standard Chartered’s Libeara reports tokenized funds are growing faster than early ETFs, signaling a major shift for TradFi and digital asset integration.
SWIFT and 30 global banks unite to revolutionize cross-border payments, focusing on ISO 20022, speed, transparency, and efficiency in a major financial modernization push.
A Cointelegraph FORMULA report highlights global banks’ aggressive push into Web3, integrating blockchain for efficiency, new revenue streams, and tokenized assets.