Fintech Futures

Key NotesPakistan will launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program soon.New "Virtual Assets Act, 2025" introduces clear licensing and regulation.The country aims to join others like India and Nigeria in CBDC trials. Pakistan is preparing to launch a pilot program for a potential digital currency as part of…

Key NotesThe Stellar Development Foundation released Stellar Core v23.0.0rc2, introducing major enhancements like parallel smart contract execution.With nearly $500 million in US Treasuries deployed on Stellar by institutions like Franklin Templeton and Circle, analysts are turning bullish.JAVONMARKS predicts a potential 100% rally to $0.681, positioning XLM as a top contender…

Key NotesBONK gained 60% this week amid anticipation of a 2x leveraged BONK ETF launch.Approaching 1 million holders, triggering a 1 trillion token burn and supply reduction.Technical setup shows a Golden Cross, indicating potential bullish momentum ahead. With 60% gains on the weekly chart, Solana SOL $149.3 24h volatility: 1.2%…

Key NotesRipple Labs has named BNY Mellon as custodian for RLUSD stablecoin reserves.The partnership aims to boost regulatory trust and institutional reach for the token.The move comes as more major firms explore stablecoins amid policy shifts in the United States. Blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs XRP $2.26 24h volatility: 0.2%…

Key NotesEmirates is partnering with Crypto.com to allow crypto payments.The partnership is expected to increase the use cases of cryptocurrency in the region.Dubai strengthens its position as a blockchain and digital asset innovation hub. Emirates, a leading global airline, has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange and payments platform Crypto.com to enable…

Key NotesOKX will offer 1:1 USD to USDC conversions in a new partnership with Circle.The partnership focuses on deeper liquidity and easier access to digital assets.Circle and OKX plan to launch user education around stablecoins. Stablecoin issuer Circle and OKX have entered into a new partnership aimed at strengthening USDC…

Key NotesPNUT trading volume spiked 150% to $257 million, driven by social media-fueled speculative interest after Elon Musk’s tweet.PNUT futures open interest rose 14% to $132 million, signaling growing bullish sentiment.Crypto analyst Javon Marks forecast a potential 654% rally toward a breakout target of $1.7907, citing technical indicators that suggest…

Key NotesUNI’s dormant tokens movement reached an all-time high.Trading volume surged over 75% in 24 hours with market cap gaining 21% since June 22.Analysts eye a $10 breakout if current momentum holds. Uniswap’s UNI $7.42 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $4.46 B Vol. 24h: $277.39 M market capitalization has jumped…

Key NotesADA price is up over 7% this week, trading at $0.59, but remains 50% below the March peak.Cardano whale activity and $0.70 resistance limit upside momentum.Cardano Foundation has launched Reeve to boost institutional interest and add extra utility to the chain. Cardano ADA $0.58 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap:…

Key NotesAnalysts highlight the $2,500 level as a key support zone, with bulls targeting above $3,000.Institutional interest in Ethereum continues to build, with SharpLink Gaming adding 7,689 ETH to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 205,634 ETH.Ethereum spot ETFs have posted eight consecutive weeks of net inflows, adding over 61,000…

Key NotesADA's bounce from $0.50 demand zone mirrors previous February and April reversals, reaching the upper boundary of its six-week decline.RSI recovery to 43.12 shows early momentum shift, but confirmation requires a decisive break above the neutral 50 threshold for sustained bullish validation.Exchange outflows of $6.02 million indicate accumulation behavior,…

Key NotesStandard Chartered says ETF flows, corporate treasury demand, and policy tailwinds could push BTC price to $200,000.Bitwise had earlier predicted a $200,000 price level for Bitcoin, citing similar catalysts.The asset manager strongly believes that more public companies will learn from Strategy's Bitcoin playbook. Standard Chartered has made a bold…

Key NotesECB to launch blockchain settlement pilot under the Pontes initiative by late 2026.Pilot will enable DLT transactions to settle with central bank money.Two-track approach includes short-term (Pontes) and long-term (Appia) solutions. The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to launch a blockchain-based settlement pilot program in late 2026. This initiative,…

Key NotesPBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng highlighted the potential of stablecoins to safeguard against politicized traditional payment systems.Former PBoC chief Zhou Xiaochuan warned that dollar-linked stablecoins could accelerate global dollarization, and China needs to act early.Morgan Stanley suggests China may use Hong Kong as a pilot zone for offshore yuan-based stablecoins,…

Key NotesThe US M2 money supply has reached an all-time high of $21.94 trillion, growing 4.5% year over year.BTC remains inside a descending channel since its $112K peak but shows resilience above key levels.The increase in M2 money supply indicates increased liquidity that could boost risk assets like Bitcoin. The…