JPMorgan is expanding its blockchain ambitions as it works toward building a regulated digital money system that can move seamlessly across multiple networks. The bank plans to scale its JPM…
Barclays has taken its first direct step into stablecoin infrastructure by acquiring a stake in Ubyx, a U.S.-based company focused on settlement and clearing for stablecoins. The move reflects growing…
In 2025, stablecoins completed a transition that had been years in the making. What began as a crypto-native tool for traders evolved into a core layer of global financial infrastructure,…
Monetary credibility has traditionally been defined by the strength of central banks, the consistency of policy, and confidence in sovereign currencies. Inflation control, fiscal discipline, and institutional independence were the…
Discussions around digital finance often blur the line between digital money and digital settlement. These terms are frequently used interchangeably, creating confusion about what is actually changing in financial systems.…