[Brief] US-UK Transatlantic Taskforce Unveils Digital Asset Roadmap
The US-UK transatlantic digital asset taskforce has released a roadmap promoting cooperation in stablecoin innovation and tokenized assets.
International Finance
Swift Launches Blockchain Ledger with 17 Global Banks for 24/7 Tokenized Payments
Core Summary The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has officially launched a new blockchain-based ledger system in collaboration with 17 major global banks including HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo, and Citi. The pilot program spans six continents and focuses on tokenized deposit transactions, marking a significant step by traditional finance into blockchain technology. This initiative aims to enable 24/7 cross-border payment settlement, dramatically improving international fund transfer efficiency. Event Details According to CoinDesk, SWIFT’s new blockchain ledger allows participating banks to conduct real-time transaction pilots using tokenized digital assets. The 17 banks span six continents globally and include financial giants such as HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo, and Citi. ...
U.S. SEC to Propose Crypto Rule This Month to Ease Startup Fundraising
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to propose new cryptocurrency regulations as early as this month, aiming to simplify fundraising for blockchain startups.
[Brief] Gemini Offers 0% Stock Trading in US as It Looks to Become 'All-in-One Financial Super App'
Crypto exchange Gemini announces zero-commission stock trading in the US, marking a key step toward its goal of becoming an all-in-one financial super app.