Chainlink
Chainlink CustodySync connects qualified custodians to DeFi lending markets while keeping assets in custody. The solution launched with Anchorage Digital as the first partner.
Crypto Exchange
Payward's October 2026 agreement to buy Saldo Bank UAB gives Kraken's parent its first EU credit institution license, pending approvals expected in 2027.
Stablecoin
HSBC RedCoin launched on 23 October 2026 as an HKD stablecoin for PayMe users, fully backed by segregated assets with daily reserve reporting.
PayMitto Business
PayMitto Business delivers white-label international payment tools to U.S. banks and credit unions, allowing embedded B2B and B2C transfers across 195 countries and 160 currencies.
Crypto Exchange
Bybit secured an active VARA licence in Dubai for spot trading services in October 2026. This review examines the licence scope, fees, and platform capabilities.
Bitgo
BitGo Gokubu launched October 21, 2026, as a consumer app with an AI-assisted Visa card for spending optimization and automated rewards paid in $GKU tokens.
Fintech
Remita launched its consumer super app in September 2026 with account aggregation across Nigerian banks and instant transfers via PAPSS to other African countries.
Blockchain
Tempo is a payments-first Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, designed for stablecoin settlement with sub-second finality and stablecoin-denominated fees.
Fiserv
Fiserv launched its Digital Asset Platform on October 1, 2026, to let banks issue and settle stablecoins through existing systems.
KuCoin
KuCoin enabled native USDC transfers on Arc Mainnet in September 2026, providing direct on and off ramps for the EVM-compatible chain launched by Circle.
Payments
Alacriti Orbipay Payments Hub is a cloud-native platform for banks and credit unions that unifies multiple payment rails under one system with ISO 20022 support and intelligent routing.
