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G+D: Navigating the Future of Fintech Agility and Innovation

At Money20/20 Europe 2026, Philippe Serres Chief Sales Officer at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines how they […]

Bitso Accelerates Onchain Expansion with Upcoming Perps Aggregator and 2026 Token Launch

Bitso, leader in digital financial services in Latin America, today announced a major expansion of its onchain ecosystem, unveiling its multi-platform Perps Aggregator and plans for a Bitso Onchain token in 2026.

Bitget Wallet Launches Bank Transfer in Nigeria and Mexico, Bridging $160 Billion in Crypto Activity

Bitget Wallet, the leading everyday finance app, has launched a Bank Transfer feature in Nigeria and Mexico, allowing users to instantly convert USDT and USDC into naira and peso and send funds directly to local bank accounts. The feature turns stablecoins into a practical payment method, enabling users to pay merchants, send money to friends and family, or settle bills straight from their wallet. The rollout marks the first time a global crypto wallet has enabled direct stablecoin-to-bank transfers at scale in these regions, making crypto more usable in daily transactions.

eToro Enables Crypto Deposits in the UAE, Rewarding Users with 1% Back in Local Stocks

eToro, the trading and investing platform, announced today that it has enabled crypto deposits in the UAE. This milestone makes eToro one of the few trading and investing platforms in the UAE to allow users to transfer in cryptoassets from other exchanges, brokers, or blockchain wallets. Alongside this new feature, eToro unveiled a new benefit giving UAE-based users 1% back in UAE-listed stocks when they convert their crypto deposits to USD.

Vaultz Capital Expands Bitcoin Custody with Xapo Bank Registration

Vaultz Capital plc (AQSE: V3TC | FRA: VJ2 | OTCQB: VZTCF), a digital asset operating company, is pleased to announce it has completed onboarding with Xapo Bank (“Xapo”), the Bitcoin-first financial institution, one of the world’s earliest and most established Bitcoin custodians and a fully licensed bank offering secure, growth-oriented financial services. The Company will utilise Xapo’s institutional-grade custody for the Company’s Bitcoin Treasury.

Latin America Reaches Breakthrough Year in Crypto Adoption as Regulatory Momentum Accelerates

Latin America is experiencing a breakthrough moment in crypto adoption, driven by rapid regulatory progress and expanding user participation across the region. A new report published by Coinchange, in collaboration with Bitso, reveals that digital asset usage in Latin America grew 116% in 2024, while crypto adoption increased an additional 63% between mid-2024 and mid-2025, surpassing 57 million users holding or transacting with cryptoassets.

Backed Launches xPort to Bring Trillions in Equities Onchain

Backed, the pioneer issuer of tokenized stocks (xStocks), today announced the launch of xPort, a groundbreaking new tokenization engine. This feature creates a direct mechanism for funds, market makers and institutions to convert existing equity holdings into their tokenized xStock counterparts, opening a clear path to onboard trillions in assets.

CoinPayments Marks U.S. Market Expansion, Bringing Trusted Crypto Payment Solutions to Merchants and Consumers

CoinPayments, a global leader in cryptocurrency payment processing, today announced its re-entry into the United States, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most trusted digital payment solutions.

Axal Launches Mobile App Bringing Onchain Yield to the Masses

Axal, the fintech startup backed by a16z CSX and CMT Digital, is partnering with MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, to launch the Axal mobile app, going live on November 19, 2025. The app enables users worldwide to earn onchain yield effortlessly, combining the power of decentralized finance (DeFi) with seamless mobile-first access, ACH onramping, and full chain and gas abstraction.

How Standard Chartered Approaches Digital Assets

At Sibos 2025 Rene Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered, explains how […]

dLocal and Félix Launch Instant, Stablecoin-funded WhatsApp Remittances Across Latin America

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO), the leading payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, and Félix, a U.S. chat-based service that lets people send remittances through WhatsApp, announced a partnership to power instant remittance payouts in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with stablecoin funding.

Ubuntu Tribe Founder to Speak on How Blockchain and AI Can Shape the Future of Africa at Cryptofest South Africa

Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, the founder of Ubuntu Tribe and one of Forbes’ Top 10 Most Influential Men in Africa, will speak at Cryptofest South Africa, where he will explore how blockchain and artificial intelligence can drive inclusive growth, transparency, and sustainable prosperity across the continent.

MoonPay Launches Enterprise Stablecoin Services, Integrates with M0, Appoints Former Paxos Exec to Lead

MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, announced the launch of its enterprise stablecoin business as part of its continued evolution into a global payments network. As part of this expansion, MoonPay integrated with M0, the open infrastructure powering builders of application-specific stablecoins.

CZ to Debate Peter Schiff on Bitcoin vs Tokenized Gold at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2025

Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, is excited to announce a compelling debate between CZ, Founder of Giggle Academy and Co-Founder of Binance, and renowned gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff. This debate will take place on December 4th during Binance Blockchain Week 2025, held from December 3rd to 4th at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

The Hashgraph Group and PwC Partner to Launch Hedera-Powered ESG Solutions for Enterprises

The Hashgraph Group (THG), a leader in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise solutions on the Hedera network globally, today announced a strategic collaboration with PwC Switzerland and PwC Germany, a global leader in regulatory, assurance, and sustainability advisory services. Together, they will enable enterprises to meet increasing ESG disclosure demands by leveraging Hedera’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) to deliver trusted, auditable, and scalable ESG solutions.

Crypto Infrastructure Provider Finoa Establishes Operations Hub in Vilnius

Finoa Group, a leader in the provision of institutional-grade crypto custody and staking, has announced its plan to establish an operational hub in Vilnius via it’s Lithuanian entity Finoa LT, UAB. The Group intends to build a Lithuanian team to cover operations, regulatory, and technology functions, all of which will support the growth of its global infrastructure.

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