eCommerceNews India - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
India

Digital currency Stories

Global Stories

Digital currency stories

Bank of England faces pressure over stablecoin rules
Fintech

Bank of England faces pressure over stablecoin rules

Peers say proposed caps and reserve rules could leave GBP stablecoins at a disadvantage, as the Bank of England finalises draft regulations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Project Agorá advances into real-value payment testing
Fintech

Project Agorá advances into real-value payment testing

The next phase could ease delays and settlement risk in wholesale cross-border transfers as Project Agorá moves to real-value testing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service
Crypto

Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service

Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments
Crypto

OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments

Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants
Gaming

Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants

Merchants can now add regulated stablecoin checkout through Yuno’s single integration, cutting setup work and easing cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform
Crypto

FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform

Compliance teams can now screen stablecoin and wallet transfers alongside traditional payments, reducing the need for separate tools as use grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Santander joins GBP £550 million Ebury funding round
Fintech

Santander joins GBP £550 million Ebury funding round

The deal will back Ebury’s expansion into new markets while leaving Santander with a 55% stake in the cross-border payments fintech.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
FIS launches Lyriq digital money platform for banks
Fintech

FIS launches Lyriq digital money platform for banks

Banks can now issue tokenised deposits and digital currencies without shifting funds off balance sheet, as FIS opens limited access to Lyriq.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking

Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital currency stories

ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth
Fintech

ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth

Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift
Digital Transformation

Provenance appoints AI advisory board for retail shift

Retailers risk being overlooked by AI shoppers unless product data is verified and structured for machine-led search and recommendations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence
Crypto

Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence

The approval lets eligible Australians borrow against crypto holdings under direct oversight, as the sector seeks clearer rules and mainstream acceptance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australia tests tokenised finance in Project Acacia
Fintech

Australia tests tokenised finance in Project Acacia

Settlement could become faster and cheaper for wholesale markets, but regulators say tokenised finance still needs new rules and infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups
Fintech

FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups

Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Crypto

Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin

Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Gaming

Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign

Researchers found young Scots want simpler digital banking, stronger scam protection and advice that fits milestones such as jobs and rent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Crypto

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX

Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

Businesses warn delays could push stablecoin activity overseas, as a coalition presses ministers and regulators for clearer UK rules and tax treatment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026