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India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.

Airwallex snaps up Indonesian fintech PT Skye Sab Indonesia to secure a key payments licence and accelerate its Asia-Pacific expansion.

Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.

Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.

After crypto’s quietly mature 2025, 2026 rewards investors who tune out noise, stick to a plan and favour discipline over prediction.

Sovereign states and global finance heavyweights are using blockchain to rewrite cross-border money flows and the rules that govern them.

Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.

Graylog names Jody Cire CFO to sharpen capital strategy and scale its AI-powered security analytics platform for global enterprise growth.

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.

UK capital markets will transform by 2025-26 with tokenisation of settlements and a shift to T+1, boosting liquidity and cutting operational risks.

Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.

CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend cryptocurrency on everyday purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.

The future of finance hinges on interoperable payment systems that offer consumers seamless choice and reflect their everyday digital lives.

UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.

Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada’s digital market.

Jio Payments Bank will introduce contactless Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on the Gurugram-Jaipur route, enhancing convenience with digital payment tech.

Australian crypto investors are shifting focus in 2025, favouring altcoins, DeFi lending, and stablecoins as the market matures and diversifies from Bitcoin.