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Tokenized Asset Trades to Begin in July

Tokenized Asset Trades to Begin in July

May 13, 2026 · Hannah Price

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is set to launch limited production trades of tokenized securities in July, with a full rollout in October. This mov

Risk Analytics Meets AI in Financial Sector

Risk Analytics Meets AI in Financial Sector

May 13, 2026 · James Parker

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has broadened its Models-as-a-Service platform with the addition of Open Risk Analytics. This expansion is part of LSEG's Pos

Consumer Payment Habits Remain Unchanged

Consumer Payment Habits Remain Unchanged

May 13, 2026 · Emily Ross

Consumer payment behaviors have remained stable over the past three years, with cash still being used for around one in seven transactions. This consistency is

New CEO at Payment Services Firm

New CEO at Payment Services Firm

May 13, 2026 · David Chen

Payfinia, a firm specializing in independent payment services, has appointed Keith Riddle as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The company

Tiny Metal Cubes Devastate Lebanon Civilians

Tiny Metal Cubes Devastate Lebanon Civilians

May 12, 2026 · Emily Ross

Israeli forces have deployed a new weapon in Lebanon, firing tiny tungsten cubes that cause severe internal injuries to civilians, mirroring the devastation see

Trump to Press China on Iranian Oil

Trump to Press China on Iranian Oil

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

US President Donald Trump is set to discuss Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China. The talks are expected to take place amid heighten

Kospi Target Raised to 10,000 Amid Memory Boom

Kospi Target Raised to 10,000 Amid Memory Boom

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has revised its target for South Korean stocks upwards for the second time in May. The investment bank now expects the Kospi index to surge

China to Host Trump for State Visit

China to Host Trump for State Visit

May 12, 2026 · David Chen

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host US President Donald Trump for a state visit on November 14-15 in Beijing. The visit was initially planned for earlier thi