UK policymakers soften stance on stablecoins, paving way for innovation

The 5 D’s of Fintech: Decentralization 🧩🌐 Decentralization is reshaping how value moves across the financial system. Through blockchain and distributed models, governance and oversight are no longer confined to a single point of control—trust is embedded in the infrastructure itself. For banks, this evolution isn’t a replacement but an extension. Decentralized frameworks can complement traditional banking by enhancing transparency, enabling new efficiencies, and creating fresh avenues for customer engagement. Banks bring the regulatory rigor, security, and stability that decentralized finance alone cannot fully deliver. By integrating these models thoughtfully, banks can bridge innovation with trust—ensuring financial ecosystems are not only open and resilient, but also safeguarded and sustainable. Decentralization doesn’t diminish the role of banks—it amplifies their opportunity to lead in shaping the future of finance. #OMBx #BaaS #FinTech

🔸 The Fed’s Payments Innovation Conference kicks off today in Washington, D.C. 🔸 Leaders from Chainlink, Circle, Coinbase, Google, Ark Invest, and BlackRock are joining the discussion 🔸 Key topics include stablecoins, tokenization, AI integration, and the future of crypto payments #Fed #Crypto #RWA #Stablecoins #AI #Fintech

Breaking new ground in global finance. SWIFT announced a bold step into the future — integrating a blockchain-based shared ledger into its infrastructure to power real-time, 24/7 cross-border payments.  Here’s why this could reshape the financial landscape: -TradFi meets DeFi (on Swift’s turf), this is innovation that straddles the new and the established.   -Instant global settlement over 200+ countries & territories, no more waiting windows.   -Built-in compliance & trust , smart contracts enforce rules and controls natively in the flow.   -Industry-led, open design, over 30 banks from 16 countries are already shaping the prototype with Swift & ConsenSys.  As Javier Pérez-Tasso put it: “You may think, ‘Wow, aren’t those opposites? Swift and blockchain… Can they really go together?’ … In the regulated system of the future, we believe they can.”  As someone passionate about financial innovation, this is the kind of evolution I’ve been waiting for: the convergence of robustness, regulation, and real-time capability. 👉 What do you think: Will this bridge the gap between traditional banking and tokenized value? What new use cases will this unlock, especially in your region or sector? Let’s discuss — tag me or drop your view below. #Fintech #Blockchain #Payments #DigitalTransformation

Modern Treasury acquires Beam to strengthen instant payments with stablecoins Modern Treasury announced the acquisition of Beam, a stablecoin and fiat payment platform serving clients like Sling Money. The move expands Modern Treasury’s infrastructure to include both traditional and stablecoin settlement rails. The combined platform will offer one API supporting instant payments across stablecoins, RTP, FedNow, ACH, and wires, streamlining compliance, KYC/KYB, and AML processes across fiat and blockchain networks. Beam’s founder, Dan Mottice, joins Modern Treasury as Head of Beam, bringing expertise in crypto settlement and real-time payments. The acquisition reinforces Modern Treasury’s goal to power global money movement that’s faster, more flexible, and built for the Internet era. Source: https://lnkd.in/eKe-AbeX This and more updates in the newsletter— sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gNimrjeR Find this helpful? [ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 ] Anything to add about this subject? [𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁] Nice story. Next! [ 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 ]

The Future of Payments - Some Thoughts After Reading the Journal of Financial Services Official Link: https://lnkd.in/gS3hN32y The first issue of the Journal of Financial Services, frankly, made me think about how quickly things are changing. Payments, which just a few years ago seemed like a boring infrastructure, are now transforming into an ecosystem where technology, policy, and trust converge. AI and blockchain are no longer just trends; they are truly rewriting the mechanics of money. Regulators are also moving forward: the #EU is launching initiatives like Verification of #Payee to improve transfer security and restore people's confidence in digital money. Meanwhile, against the backdrop of geopolitics, interest in CBDCs and local payment solutions is growing, not as trendy projects, but as a way to maintain economic independence. The main takeaway? The future of payments is not about transaction speed, but about the speed of adaptation. Those who manage to combine technology, regulation, and human trust will become the new "architects of money." Thank you Projective Group #payments #fintech #futureoffinance #CBDC #AI #innovation #digitaltrust

"The future of payments is not about transaction speed, but about the speed of adaptation. Those who manage to combine technology, regulation, and human trust will become the new "architects of money."

🚀 New Bank Approved: Erebor Focuses on Crypto & Tech Companies California tech tycoon Palmer Luckey has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Erebor, a new digital-native national bank focused on crypto assets and technology companies. The bank aims to serve virtual currency-related firms and high-net-worth tech investors, signaling a new phase of convergence between traditional banking and the digital economy. However, Erebor still faces further regulatory reviews and compliance checks before officially launching. #Fintech #CryptoBanking #DigitalFinance #Innovation #Blockchain #FinancialRegulation #OCC #PalmerLuckey