Recent blockchain developments show growing adoption by major institutions. SIX partners with Chainlink to deliver stock data on-chain, enabling new DeFi applications. DMG Blockchain advances sustainable...
Banco Plata gained approval from Mexican regulators to operate as a bank in 2026 and may achieve profitability by 2027 if it improves efficiency and expands...
Access to bank loans for German SMEs is tightening despite strong financing needs. About 37.8 percent face restrictive lending, driven by economic weakness, structural issues, and...
Fintech company Toss, serving 30 million users, is exploring a blockchain mainnet to expand into on-chain financial services. It is considering Layer 1 or Layer 2...
Infrastructure fintech Credibur has added over two billion euros in structured debt facilities within six months. Its platform connects lenders, originators, and payment systems, offering real-time...
The decentralized crypto lending market has surpassed $30 billion, signaling a structural shift in capital use. Protocols like Aave and Morpho enable users to deposit assets...
DZ Bank issued a bond via a public blockchain, marking a major step in tokenized bank bonds. The move could inspire wider adoption despite regulatory hurdles....
SwissChain Holding SA has digitized its share certificates using blockchain, improving transparency, efficiency, and ownership tracking while maintaining Swiss legal standards. The initiative modernizes corporate governance...
After Japan’s largest IPO in a decade, PayPay raised about $880 million and signaled global ambitions. Backed by major partners, it plans to expand beyond payments...
Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s fintech sector reached 529 companies in 2025, growing modestly as it enters a mature phase. AI and data analytics now lead technologies, attracting...