A new IMF Fintech Note shows central banks accelerating experiments with tokenized reserves, exploring how DLT could modernize wholesale payments while preserving control of public money.

Britain has launched a simplified licensing path for fintech firms, allowing them to begin limited operations while completing full authorisation with the financial regulator.

Wales’ fintech ecosystem grew across investment, employment, and international expansion in 2024, according to the Fintech Wales Annual Report 2024/25.

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone says the digital euro is needed to preserve payment freedom, reduce reliance on foreign card networks and strengthen Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Marquis has disclosed a ransomware attack that exposed personal and financial data from hundreds of thousands of banking customers, highlighting growing digital risks for financial service providers.

The UK has enacted a landmark reform that recognises qualifying digital assets as property, giving consumers stronger protections and supporting industry innovation.

President Nawrocki signed amendments on road traffic, health care data, plant protection, and biocidal products, but vetoed the new crypto-asset market law, citing threats to freedom, property, and state stability.

Sony Bank is preparing to issue a US dollar stablecoin in 2026 to support payments for games, subscriptions, and anime content, according to a Nikkei report.

The Federal Reserve injected 13.5 billion dollars into US banks through an overnight repo, raising concerns over funding conditions and prompting speculation about broader market liquidity.

The European Central Bank has posted several new vacancies for its digital euro programme, reinforcing its push to scale technical, policy and communications capabilities ahead of 2026 milestones.