Circle to Acquire Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure Provider Tazapay in $400 Million Deal
September 10, 2026
Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based payments firm Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal, adding local payout rails across 100+ markets and 60+ banking partners to expand its global USDC network.
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DBS and Citi Complete Milestone Weekend USD Payment via Swift Blockchain Ledger
September 8, 2026
DBS and Citi executed a weekend U.S. dollar transfer between Singapore and New York using tokenized deposits on Swift’s blockchain ledger, demonstrating new possibilities for 24/7 global liquidity.
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Wells Fargo Advances Enterprise Blockchain Strategy with Fall Launch of Tokenized Deposits
August 21, 2026
Wells Fargo is launching a tokenized deposit platform for corporate clients this fall, initiating a USD-to-GBP settlement corridor ahead of a planned global expansion through 2027.
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Mastercard Expands Crypto Credential System to Cross-Border Stablecoin Pilot with Borderless.xyz
August 20, 2026
Mastercard is partnering with Borderless.xyz to test its Crypto Credential verification system on cross-border stablecoin transactions. The pilot aims to eliminate redundant compliance checks across international payment networks.
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HSBC and Standard Chartered Execute Historic Live Tokenized Deposit Transaction on Swift Blockchain Ledger
August 19, 2026
HSBC and Standard Chartered have completed the first live cross-border tokenized deposit transaction on Swift's blockchain ledger, marking a major leap forward for institutional cross-border finance.
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