Financial Systems News

Japanese bond market turmoil may have played a bigger role in Bitcoin’s rise to $112,000 than the recent geopolitical de-risking, according to Bitwise’s European head of research.

Bitcoin could surpass $1.5 million by 2030 as macro fears, fiat inflation and institutional demand drive bullish long-term forecasts.

Fintechs’ reliance on legacy financial infrastructure keeps them slow, costly and inflexible. It’s time to flip the script with a DeFi mullet. This way, companies can deliver more transparent financial services.

The New York Fed and the Bank for International Settlements are trialing smart contracts for tokenized monetary policy, aiming to let central banks act instantly in future financial systems.

Stablecoins can streamline collateral management systems in TradFi, but financial institutions may need more straightforward regulatory guidelines for adoption.

Crypto firms are entering Wall Street with stocks and equities offerings, showing the “growing synergy” of the traditional investment and digital assets sectors.

Trump’s tariff escalations will “test the resilience of every asset class,” which may lead to a renewed appetite for safe-haven assets.

The white-glove blockchain service may provide the robust infrastructure necessary for crypto adoption among financial institutions.

The oracle protocol is partnering with financial infrastructure providers including Franklin Templeton and UBS.

The Web3 individuality mechanism will require a unique, algorithmically generated tattoo to prove digital citizenship.

The HKMA collaborates with Cyberport to launch a generative AI sandbox, targeting fintech innovations in finance.

Bitcoin could see a new all-time high due to the growing US federal debt, which has surpassed $105,000 for every living person in the country.

The sandbox could lead to more financial institutions adopting asset tokenization solutions.

Many financial institutions are struggling to keep up with the rising sophistication of AI-driven fraud, creating a critical need for enhanced detection and prevention methods.

The bestselling author, philosopher and historian sees grim potential for AI to get out of control in the financial system.