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Anchorage Digital launched a tokenized deposit infrastructure that lets regulated banks issue and manage tokenized deposits on blockchain networks. The platform is positioned to enable 24/7 settlement without requiring banks to replace their existing core banking systems.
5:01 PMPYMNTSSwiss fintech Safirum is preparing to launch a Swiss franc stablecoin. It is trying to beat a similar bank-backed effort being developed by Swiss Stablecoin AG.
5:09 AMFinextraETS Connect has launched a UK bond consolidated tape providing a single real-time feed of bond transaction data. The tape covers fixed income trades executed by, or on, UK regulated entities.
5:05 AMFinextraSummary
Anchorage Digital launched a tokenized deposit infrastructure that lets regulated banks issue and manage tokenized deposits on blockchain networks. The platform is positioned to enable 24/7 settlement without requiring banks to replace their existing core banking systems.
Why it matters
If banks can settle deposits around the clock on-chain without replatforming, tokenized deposits could become a credible alternative to stablecoins for regulated payments and treasury flows.
Summary
Swiss fintech Safirum is preparing to launch a Swiss franc stablecoin. It is trying to beat a similar bank-backed effort being developed by Swiss Stablecoin AG.
Why it matters
Whoever becomes the default CHF stablecoin could shape Swiss payments and tokenized finance plumbing for years.
Summary
ETS Connect has launched a UK bond consolidated tape providing a single real-time feed of bond transaction data. The tape covers fixed income trades executed by, or on, UK regulated entities.
Why it matters
Better bond transparency can lower trading costs and reshape how liquidity is measured and priced in UK credit markets.
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Volume Payments Limited has received Financial Conduct Authority authorisation as an Authorised Payment Institution, under firm reference number 1041206. The approval allows Volume to provide regulated payment services in the UK under the API regime.
9:02 AMFinextraGalileo argues secured credit cards are poised for renewed adoption as fintechs reduce friction in onboarding and collateral management. The thesis is that product stigma and operational clunkiness, not consumer need, held secured cards back.
4:01 AMPYMNTSSummary
Volume Payments Limited has received Financial Conduct Authority authorisation as an Authorised Payment Institution, under firm reference number 1041206. The approval allows Volume to provide regulated payment services in the UK under the API regime.
Why it matters
FCA authorisation is a gate to regulated distribution and trust, determining which payment platforms can credibly scale in the UK.
Summary
Galileo argues secured credit cards are poised for renewed adoption as fintechs reduce friction in onboarding and collateral management. The thesis is that product stigma and operational clunkiness, not consumer need, held secured cards back.
Why it matters
A scalable secured-card model expands access to credit building while changing unit economics for consumer lenders.
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