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OCBC Becomes First Singapore Bank to Use Blockchain for Intraday Lending

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OCBC announced that it is the first bank in Singapore to offer intraday institutional lending using blockchain technology. By utilising blockchain technology, the exchange of cash and securities becomes near-instantaneous, a significant improvement over traditional repo markets where the process can take at least one business day.

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OCBC and Land Transport Authority Pilot Blockchain Payments for Construction

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OCBC Bank has partnered with the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) to pilot a new blockchain payments solution for construction projects. This blockchain-based conditional payment solution will improve the governance and transparency of utilisation of the mobilisation advance payments that LTA extends to its contractors.

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Standard Chartered, Ant Complete First Blockchain-Based SGD Settlement

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Standard Chartered and Ant International have successfully completed their first Singapore dollar (SGD) transaction using the latter’s blockchain-based Whale platform. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Standard Chartered, Ant Complete First Blockchain-Based SGD Settlement appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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W Chain Collaborates With Google Backed NeurochainAI to Drive AI-Powered Innovation in Global Payments

Fintech Finance

W Chain , a top hybrid blockchain platform for global payments, has announced its partnership with NeurochainAI, a leader in decentralized AI development. The partnership will leverage the combined strength of both the companies to transform the global payment system by deploying amalgamation of AI and blockchain technologies.

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News & Views | Episode 194: Fraudsters Using WhatsApp, Real-Time Payments & Blockchain

The Fintech Times

Lastly, the podcast crew turned to the topic of blockchain as the UK digital assets industry has called for blockchain to receive the same treatment as AI. The conversation started this week with Tom exploring real-time payments and where they fit into the financial education lifecycle.

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Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins

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Instead, the company is focusing on its wallet business and blockchain platform Base to drive blockchain adoption by enabling local developers to create solutions for baht and peso stablecoins. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

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Disruptive Tech in Finance – AI, Blockchain and Quantum Computing at the Heart of London Event

The Fintech Times

Imperial College London will host a workshop on 26 March 2025, exploring the influence of AI, blockchain and quantum computing on the financial services industry. ” The post Disruptive Tech in Finance – AI, Blockchain and Quantum Computing at the Heart of London Event appeared first on The Fintech Times.