SWIFT entering the blockchain world
08-01-2026 | November 22, 2025 marked a milestone for international finance. On that date SWIFT started two ground breaking initiatives aimed to reshape cross border payments.
European Commercial banks and the Digital Euro: Inaction not an option
03-12-2025 | This blog explores how the digital euro could impact commercial banks, the main risks and costs involved, and how banks can prepare.
GENIUS and CLARITY ACT: US Financial Institutions entering the digital space
29-10-2025 | Since President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act a lot has been published on what that could bring to the traditional financial sector.
BoE Digital Pound project reversal: innovative payment solutions at commercial banks
05-08-2025 | The debate surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has reached a new but unexpected stage
Banks and Stablecoins: a first step towards bridging traditional finance and the crypto world
14-07-2025 | Stablecoins are attracting considerable attention by traditional financial institutions.
Towards US Strategic Bitcoin reserve: first reactions and mixed feelings
04-06-2025 | In march 2025 the new elected US present Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve as part of the Bitcoin Act of 2025.
Increasing role of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa
01-05-2025 | This blog by Carlo outlines the rapidly increasing role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the drivers behind this development.
ECB Distributed Settlement Technology system for central bank money: from Exploration to Expansion
01-04-2025 | In this blog Carlo will go into more detail about the expansion initiative, what it will bring for the financial industry in terms of benefits and more
The rise of AI-driven cryptocurrencies: towards a smarter crypto market
05-03-2025 | AI and Blockchain could become one of the most transformational technology movements in contemporary history.
Blockchain and Crypto Trends 2025: Further Integration with Traditional Finance
30-01-2025 | This blog dives into the core trends that will further shape the crypto market in 2025 and beyond. thereby increasingly transforming traditional finance.