HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reitar Logtech Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RITR)(“Reitar” or “The Company”), Asia’s leading integrated Property + Logistics Technology (PLT) solutions platform, announced at the “Reitar Global Food Supply Chain Ecological Seminar”, a strategic partnership with China’s top casual catering supply chain provider, Hangzhou Xianmu Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xianmu”). Xianmu delivers one-stop smart supply chain solutions for the casual catering market, covering more than 120 ...

So in short, stable coins are becoming the bridge between crypto and the dollar and becoming a key component of digital finance. Unlike Bitcoin, for example, or Ethereum whose prices can swing wildly, stable coins are backed by reserves such as cash or US short-term treasuries or T bills to keep their value fixed. Inside the crypto markets, traders use stable coins to move between volatile assets without cashing out to the bank.uh they operate 24/7 and settle quickly. They're also used for crossber payments ...

The U.K. officially lifted its multi-year retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), saying the digital asset market has matured enough for individuals to invest through regulated products, even if investors will have to wait a little longer to add them to their portfolios. In a policy update Wednesday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that retail investors can now buy crypto ETNs (cETNs) listed on FCA-recognized exchanges, such as the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Crypto ETNs are e ...

SoftBank Group company PayPay, one of Japan’s largest digital payment apps, has acquired a 40% equity stake in Binance Japan as part of a new strategic partnership aimed at blending cashless payments with access to cryptocurrencies. The move brings together PayPay’s 70 million users and its widespread merchant network with Binance’s blockchain infrastructure, integrating PayPay Money, a smartphone-based digital wallet, into Binance Japan to allow users to buy crypto and withdraw funds through the wallet. ...

North Dakota is preparing to launch its own state-backed stablecoin, the “Roughrider Coin,” in 2026 through the Bank of North Dakota, marking a major step in the state’s digital finance strategy. The project seeks to make North Dakota the second U.S. state to issue a government-backed stablecoin, following Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token initiative unveiled earlier this year. The Roughrider Coin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars and developed in partnership with financial technology firm Fiserv. Init ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--payabl., a leading European financial technology provider offering payments and business accounts, has received the Platinum Award for Virtual Card Innovation at the Future Digital Awards 2025, presented by Juniper Research. The annual awards recognise organisations driving meaningful progress in digital finance – companies whose technologies deliver real value and have the potential to shape the industry's future. Launched earlier this year, payabl. virtual business ca. ...

RT SALT (@SALTConference)🇬🇧SALT is coming to London for the first time! Nov 5-6 at the stunning newly-reopened Chancery Rosewood, after 50+ years as the US Embassy.A 400-person invite-only event on private markets, macro, AI & digital finance. Learn more: https://t.co/Mc8O4yDc7yPreliminary speakers:- @GJCardinale, RedBird Capital Partners, Founder Managing Partner and CIO- @GaryLineker, @GoalhangerPods, Co-Founder; Broadcaster and Global Football Legend- @KattyKay_, BBC, US Special Correspondent; MSNBC, Con ...

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan believes Solana is positioning itself as the blockchain of choice for Wall Street as institutions look for scalable infrastructure to power the next phase of digital finance. Key Takeaways: Bitwise CIO believes Solana’s speed positions it as Wall Street’s preferred blockchain for stablecoins and tokenization. Hougan says tokenized stocks will reshape payments, stocks, bonds, and real estate. Bitwise sees Solana gaining ground, especially in ETF potential d ...

Core Insights - Asia-Pacific is identified as the fastest-growing stablecoin market, with on-chain activity reaching $2.4 trillion between June 2024 and June 2025 [1][2] - Singapore and Hong Kong have emerged as the second and third-largest stablecoin trading hubs globally, following the US [3] Market Dynamics - The Singapore-China corridor has become the most active route for cross-border transactions, highlighting Singapore's strategic importance in digital asset flows [3] - Circle's expansion into Asia, marked by the opening of its Singapore office in May 2025, reflects the growing demand for stablecoins [4] Transaction Growth - Monthly stablecoin transaction volumes have seen significant growth, with corporate transactions increasing from less than $100 million in early 2023 to over $3 billion by early 2025 [4] Adoption Across Sectors - Various industries, including travel and luxury retail, are increasingly adopting stablecoin payments, with notable examples such as Wetrip travel agency and Capella Hotels [5] Regulatory Developments - The rise of stablecoins is accompanied by regulatory advancements, with Hong Kong implementing dedicated stablecoin regulations in August 2025 and the US passing the GENIUS Act in June [7]

Deutsche Börse Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Circle Internet Financial to integrate regulated stablecoins into European capital markets. According to the announcement, the collaboration will focus on Circle’s USDC and EURC, connecting token-based payment networks with traditional financial infrastructure. The partnership marks the first time a major European market infrastructure provider has formally teamed up with a global stablecoin issuer. Both parties said the initiative ...