The EASE Protocol has launched what it claims is the first functional integration of the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard directly into blockchain smart contracts, opening new pathways for cross-chain banking automation and regulatory-compliant settlement across blockchain ecosystems. The integration, now live on the EASE testnet, allows banks to trial ISO 20022-based workflows in a
Ripple, the blockchain-based payments firm behind XRP XRP/USD, is raising fresh concerns over the UK’s sluggish approach to crypto regulation, arguing that it’s leaving British banks unwilling to engage with digital assets. What Happened: At a policy summit held in London, Cassie Craddock, Ripple’s Managing Director for the UK and Europe, said that the country’s
The Treasury Department took action against a Houthi financial network, imposing sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets used by the Iran-backed militant group to fund its war machine. What Happened: According to a Wednesday press release, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control identified eight digital wallets used by the Yemen-based group to help procure millions worth of
Digital banking platform, Dave Inc. DAVE has been on a fiery streak in recent months, up 121% since Nov. 2024. However, according to leading Wall Street analysts, the California-based bank is only just getting started, with plenty of growth in the years ahead. What Happened: Analysts see strong upside in the stock, with almost all