📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: Swift Plans Live Trials of Digital Asset Transactions in 2025 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T20:01:26.000Z 📄 Summary: Swift announced that banks will conduct live trials of digital asset transactions over its network in 2025. This move highlights Swift's commitment to integrating digital assets into traditional banking infrastructure, aiming to enhance transaction efficiency and security. These trials are a significant step towards the wider adoption of digital assets in the financial sector. 🔗 https://www.swift.com/news/swift-trials-digital-asset-transactions-2025 🗞️ Source: Swift 💓 #DigitalAssets #FintechInnovation #BankingSector

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📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: The Enduring Role of USPS Amid Challenges and Criticism 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T19:00:00.000Z 📄 Summary: Despite ongoing financial difficulties and criticism from political leaders, the United States Postal Service remains a vital institution in American life. Originating from the vision of Benjamin Franklin and constitutionally mandated to “bind the nation together,” USPS serves as more than just a mail carrier. In many rural areas, post offices act as the last public gathering place and a symbol of government presence. This mission continues with dedication, as seen in remote areas where carriers travel great distances to reach just a handful of households, highlighting the USPS's commitment to providing fundamental service to all Americans. 🔗

the Guardian

Trump has called the US postal service ‘a joke’. But don’t expect Amazon to replace it | Niamh Rowe

Amid financial struggles and presidential criticism, USPS is facing challenges. But it plays an essential role in US life

🗞️ Source: Niamh Rowe 💓 #USPS #PublicService #AmericanDemocracy

📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: UK Finance Pilots Tokenized Sterling Deposits with Six Major Banks 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T17:01:00.000Z 📄 Summary: UK Finance has initiated a groundbreaking pilot program for tokenized sterling deposits, collaborating with six leading banks such as Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds Banking Group. This innovative step aims to explore the integration of blockchain technology within traditional banking, potentially enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency in deposit management. The pilot marks a significant move toward the digital transformation of the UK’s financial sector. 🔗

Cointelegraph

UK Finance Works With Quant For Tokenised Sterling Deposits

UK Finance, a trade association representing over 300 financial services firms in the UK, has launched a tokenized deposits project in collaboratio...

🗞️ Source: Cointelegraph 💓 #FinTech #DigitalBanking #BlockchainInnovation

📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: Programmable Bank Deposits Go Live – Will Blockchain Finally Shrink Fraud? 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T15:00:00.000Z 📄 Summary: UK banks are advancing toward integrating tokenised sterling deposits into everyday payments as UK Finance launches a live pilot extending through mid-2026. The London-based firm Quant is spearheading the programmable money infrastructure, with major banks including HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, and Santander participating. This pilot will focus on testing tokenised deposits across multiple payment flows, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and reduce fraud via blockchain technology. 🔗 https://cryptoslate.com/programmable-bank-deposits-go-live-will-blockchain-finally-shrink-fraud/ 🗞️ Source: CryptoSlate 💓 #FintechInnovation #BlockchainSecurity #DigitalPayments

📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets Poses Risks to Financial Resilience: Moody’s 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T15:00:00.000Z 📄 Summary: A recent Moody’s report highlights that while cryptocurrency adoption is growing in emerging markets, it also carries significant risks to financial resilience. These risks are especially pronounced in regions where crypto use goes beyond mere investment and extends into savings and remittances. This trend raises concerns about the stability and security of financial systems in these vulnerable areas. 🔗

'Cryptoization' of Emerging Markets Poses Risks to Financial Resilience: Moody's

The risks are most acute in areas where crypto's use extends beyond investment into savings and remittances, according to the report.

🗞️ Source: Jamie Crawley 💓 #CryptoRisks #EmergingMarkets #FinancialResilience

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📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: Asian Drug Stocks Slide Amid US Tariff Threat on Pharmaceuticals 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T11:01:47.000Z 📄 Summary: Asian drug stocks took a hit following US President Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. South Korean and Japanese companies, including Samsung Biologics and Sumitomo Pharma, witnessed notable declines. However, Celltrion showed resilience with a modest gain. Experts indicate that while the immediate market reaction is negative, the broader economic impact on the region may remain limited despite the anticipated rise in US tariff rates. 🔗

The Times of India

Asian drug market stocks slides: Trump’s 100% pharmaceutical tariffs shake market; broader impact on Japan likely minimal - The Times of India

International Business News: Asian drug stocks faced a downturn. This followed US President Trump's tariff threat on imported pharmaceuticals. Sout...

🗞️ Source: TOI Business Desk 💓 #PharmaceuticalMarkets #GlobalTrade #AsianEconomy

📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: Australian Sharemarket Ends Higher on Friday Boosted by Banks and Mining Gains 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T11:01:37.000Z 📄 Summary: The Australian sharemarket closed on a positive note on Friday, driven by a strong rally in bank and mining stocks. This upward momentum effectively balanced out losses seen in the healthcare sector, notably including CSL. Investors showed renewed confidence in these key industries, reflecting a dynamic shift in market sentiment. 🔗

Markets today: Wall Street falls again, ASX set to dip

🗞️ Source: Staff reporter 💓 #AustralianMarkets #BankingSector #MiningIndustry

📰 News Alert... 🔖 Title: China Inaugurates Digital Yuan Operation Centre to Push CBDC Integration 🗓️ Published: 2025-09-26T10:01:18.000Z 📄 Summary: China has launched a new Digital Yuan Operation Centre aimed at improving settlement efficiency and advancing the integration of the e-CNY within a broader financial framework. This initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing the digital currency ecosystem and streamlining digital transactions nationwide. The centre will serve as a foundational platform to support the future development and adoption of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC). 🔗

China Inaugurates Digital Yuan Operation Centre to Push CBDC Integration: Report

The initiative is intended to enhance settlement efficiency, and serve as building blocks toward a broader framework for e-CNY integration.

🗞️ Source: Parikshit Mishra 💓 #DigitalCurrency #CBDC #FinTechInnovation