The technology underlying digital assets will evolve into a “foundational infrastructure layer” for the financial services industry in 2026, according to a new report from rating agency Moody’s. Writing in its 2026 Digital Finance Outlook, Moody’s predicts that blockchain-based tech will have a growing impact this year on the capital allocation and market operations of traditional financial firms. Affirming that stablecoins and tokenized assets attracted adoption in payments and liquidity management in ...

In H2 2025, COIN, the stock behind Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, tanked by nearly -50%. Starting off 2026 decently, is Coinbase ready to defy gravity? Looks like so. After days of sideways chop, there are hints of strength. On Monday, COIN jumped by about +8% after Goldman Sachs upgraded COIN from “neutral” to “buy” and raised its 12‑month target from $294 to $303. The stock traded around $255 after the move, which implies roughly +18% upside if Goldman’s new target plays out. ...

Japan's Finance Minister puts crypto at the center of 2026's Digital plan. | Credit: CCN. Key Takeaways Japan’s Finance Minister declared 2026 as “Digital Year One.” Digital assets, such as crypto, will align with traditional assets, including stocks, through tax cuts and regulations.  Reforms aim to boost investments, ETFs, and shift savings into growth sectors.  Japan’s Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, said 2026 will mark “Digital Year One,” signaling a push to accelerate digital transformation ...

Nobody has a crystal ball, but if you pay attention, the market tells you where it’s headed. Technology keeps pushing forward and policies are shifting. Even global tensions are reshaping how money moves. This piece looks at what might matter most by 2026. Not for day traders, but for anyone thinking about where to put their money over the next few years.Four investment themes look promising for 2026: Green energy, AI and automation, digital finance, and data analytics.1. The Rise of Green Energy and Sustai ...

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Commercial Bank (SCB) is enhancing its digital finance initiatives by partnering with HashKey Exchange to launch a co-branded credit card aimed at investors in the digital asset space, marking a significant step in the bank's digital transformation strategy [1][5]. Company Overview - SCB, one of Hong Kong's oldest banks, celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and operates over 40 branches in Hong Kong, with additional offices in major cities including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, and Shenzhen [4]. Partnership Details - The credit card will be the first of its kind in Asia, representing a collaboration between a traditional lender and a digital trading platform [3]. - This initiative is part of a broader strategy to explore additional products, services, and risk-management frameworks that integrate traditional finance with digital assets [4]. Investment and Digital Transformation - SCB plans to invest HK$1.6 billion (approximately US$206 million) over the next five years to enhance its digital capabilities [5]. - The bank's digital transformation aligns with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's five-year fintech strategy, which encourages the adoption of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies [6]. Implementation Timeline - The investment will be deployed gradually from 2026 to 2030, starting with a revamped mobile app set to launch in the first half of next year, followed by upgrades to other digital platforms and fintech capabilities for corporate and wealth management clients [7].

上海集聚全国半数以上融资租赁从业人员，人才已成为行业可持续高质量发展的核心竞争力。为深入贯彻习近平总书记关于新时代人才工作的重要思想， 落实市委市政府人才工作部署，加快上海金融人才高地建设，以高水平人才队伍赋能行业提质增效、服务上海金融人才发展大局，在市委金融办等单位指 导下，上海市融资租赁行业协会于2025年12月2日下午成功举办第三届行业人才发展大会。今年，经过层层选拔，5位拔尖人才与10位青年英才脱颖而出， 入选行业精英榜单。让我们走近这些拔尖人才和青年英才，倾听他们和融资租赁的故事。 青年英才 中国产业迭代正从 "要素驱动" 转向 "创新驱动"，对融资租赁的需求已升级为 "全生命周期服务"，亟需全面提升全要素生产率。而融资租赁业务天然带有 "非标准化" 基因：从能源化工设备到飞机船舶，租赁物类型繁多、价值高昂、管理成本高涨、监管严格，传统管理模式已难以适配。陈玉哲的破局之 道，始于一套覆盖全业务链条的数字架构。他从大型国有银行总行的技术攻关先锋，到太平石化金租数字化的组织者，他带领团队搭建数字化体系、落地 智能化应用、激活数据价值，不仅让科技成为公司高质量发展的"助推引擎"，更以 "数字租赁"范式为行 ...

NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K Wave Media (Nasdaq: KWM), a Korean cultural innovation and digital asset company, today provided a corporate update summarizing recent milestones and announcing a significant regulatory achievement that strengthens its capital strategy and growth trajectory. SEC Clearance on Anson Funds Registration Statement K Wave Media has secured SEC clearance for the Anson Funds resale registration statement, opening the door to additional capital-rai ...

Stablecoin Integration - StraitsX 将在 Solana 链上推出 XSGD 和 XUSD 稳定币 [1] - Solana 成为首个同时支持 XSGD 和 XUSD 的 Layer-One 区块链 [1] Technological Advancement - 稳定币原生支持 x402 标准，加速 AI 驱动的应用和自动代理支付的采用 [2] Ecosystem Development - StraitsX 与 Solana 基金会合作，推动 DEX、AMM 和借贷市场上的流动性 [2] - 旨在为链上外汇、流动性和实时跨境结算创建统一环境 [1]

UK crypto, crypto staking, crypto property, crypto regulation. Photo by BeInCrypto The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its priorities for 2026, signaling a strong push to support growth, innovation, and technological adoption in the financial sector. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the FCA emphasized plans to finalize rules for digital assets, advance UK-issued stablecoins, and strengthen the country’s digital finance infrastructure. The letter details the regulator’s pro- ...

“We’re building an Economic OS for the AI era.”@jerallaire with @WIRED on how stablecoins could transform global payments and rebuild trust in digital finance.https://t.co/FoVHCI7XcG ...