Checker raises $8m to help banks launch stablecoins via single API

Banks are ramping up cyber defences, hiring and insurance as AI-driven threats raise concerns over faster and more complex attacks.

Japan’s ruling LDP approved an “AI + on‑chain finance” plan to reshape the country’s financial system. The policy backs yen‑denominated stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits as core infrastructure. It pushes for tokenizing Bank of Japan accounts and yen stablecoin issuance by major banks from 2027. Japan recently adopted a national blockchain policy on May 19, […] The post Japan Pushes Bold AI-Blockchain Plan to Transform Finance appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Checker's funding highlights growing investor interest in stablecoin infrastructure, potentially reshaping DeFi and regulatory landscapes. The post Checker raises $8M from Galaxy Ventures and others to build stablecoin infrastructure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Stablecoins and tokenized deposits could help Japan modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, the proposal says.

Swan Bitcoin faces $970M Prime Trust lawsuit over 11,994 BTC, cash, stablecoins and XRP allegedly moved before bankruptcy in 2023 in courts.

The platform combines crypto custody, trading, settlement, staking and stablecoin infrastructure services for banks and financial institutions.

The bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital assets. Bradesco Announces Future Launch of Cryptocurrency Custody Services Traditional financial institutions […]

Minnesota crypto custody law lets banks and credit unions hold digital assets from Aug. 1, as the state crypto ATM ban also starts that day.