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Australian Stories

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TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade

The upgrade puts Australia’s post-trade market on a new footing, with release 1 of CHESS now handling cash clearing and settlement in production.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Fintech

ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing

Australia’s market infrastructure overhaul takes a step forward as the new clearing platform goes live, with Release 2 now on the horizon.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Distributed Ledger stories

Blockchain

DTCC backs tokenised collateral to cut funding costs

Banks could cut funding and capital costs as near real-time tokenised collateral promises faster movements across markets and time zones.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Blockchain

DTCC taps Chainlink for 24/7 collateral management

Round-the-clock collateral transfers could become faster and less capital-intensive as DTCC prepares a blockchain-based platform with Chainlink for global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Ondo, Morgan, Mastercard & Ripple test tokenised Treasury

The pilot suggests tokenised Treasury redemptions could settle across borders in seconds, bypassing traditional banking cut-off windows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Encryption

Rebuilding trust: preparing for the post-quantum internet

Digital confidence could be shaken if quantum computing breaks signatures and updates, exposing organisations to fraud, tampering and mistrust.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Last month

Blockchain

DTCC tokenisation launch puts post-trade systems on alert

Brokers and custodians face pressure to overhaul manual workflows as DTCC’s July 2026 rollout could make tokenised settlement the new market standard.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service

The move gives banks and brokers a clearer path to tokenised securities, with limited trading due to start in July 2026 and broader rollout in October.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Encryption

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Visa launches Tempo validator node in blockchain push

The move gives the payments group a direct role in securing early transactions on a network built for real-time and machine-to-machine payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Crypto

L&G Asset Management launches tokenised liquidity funds

Tokenised access could widen distribution for investors in L&G’s liquidity funds, which manage more than GBP £50 billion and remain tradable conventionally.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Crypto

Re7 Capital partners Zodia Custody on on-chain funds

Institutional investors can now keep crypto assets in cold storage while accessing liquidity, reducing counterparty risk and pre-funding needs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Crypto

SC Ventures backs Keyrock in USD $1.1 billion round

Digital asset markets gained a fresh vote of confidence as the Brussels-based firm secured Series C funding and a USD $1.1 billion valuation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Fintech

DTCC adds four directors to board amid market shifts

The appointments broaden governance expertise as the post-trade giant navigates regulation, technology shifts and rising digital-asset interest.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Fintech

Animoca Brands backs AWARP's ASEAN tokenisation push

The deal could accelerate cross-border payments and real-world asset tokenisation in ASEAN, where fragmented financial systems remain a hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

Visa, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada

The pilot could let Wealthsimple settle obligations seven days a week, a test of whether blockchain rails can modernise Canadian payments infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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

Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026