Real-Time Settlement in Crypto Payments: How It’s Changing B2B Transactions
The way businesses move money is evolving—and fast. Traditional B2B transactions often face settlement delays, multiple intermediaries, and high transaction costs. But with blockchain-powered real-time settlement, crypto payments are transforming how companies handle these transactions, unlocking speed, efficiency, and global access. What Is Real-Time Settlement? In traditional finance, B2B payments often take days to settle. […]
Institutional Adoption of Blockchain and Tokenization: Shaping the Future of Finance
Institutional Adoption of Blockchain and Tokenization Major financial institutions are rapidly adopting blockchain and tokenization to reshape the financial landscape. From asset management and securities tokenization to custody services and payment innovations, these efforts highlight blockchain’s increasing role in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in global finance. This report explores notable examples from leaders like […]
Securing the Blockchain: Understanding Risks & Mitigation
Blockchain technology corroborates a new era of decentralized applications and data storage. While its core principles offer inherent security advantages, the ecosystem is not without vulnerabilities. Understanding these risks and implementing robust mitigation strategies is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of blockchain networks. Blockchain Security: Strengths and Weaknesses Blockchain security stems from […]
Charting the Future of Bitcoin ETFs and Digital Finance – ChainUp
ChainUp, in collaboration with Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) & Marsh Asia ChainUp, in collaboration with Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) and Marsh Asia, recently hosted an enlightening event that provided profound insights into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin ETFs and their potential impact on the banking sector. The event, held at the Marsh Asia office, featured […]
Is APAC Poised to Dethrone US Dominance in the Global Crypto Market?
The global race to become the leading player in the cryptocurrency market is intensifying, and while the U.S. is making headlines with its regulatory developments, a more profound transformation is taking place in the Asia-Pacific region. APAC is not simply following global crypto trends; it is proactively setting them.This was the resounding message from ChainUp’s […]
Digital Asset Investment’s New Frontier: ChainUp Investment’s Smart Beta Strategy
The rapid development of the digital economy has thrust digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, into the investment spotlight. However, navigating the volatile crypto market and the myriad of investment options can be daunting. How can investors pursue profits while effectively managing risks for a stable return on investment? ChainUp Investment’s Smart Beta strategy […]
The Clock is Ticking: Why Payment Companies Can’t Ignore Stablecoins Adoption
Stablecoins are no longer a crypto niche—they’re reshaping the global payment infrastructure. For payment companies, the decision isn’t if they should integrate stablecoins, but how fast. With regulators building frameworks and major brands quietly piloting integrations, the competitive advantage of being early is rapidly shrinking. Delaying action could mean losing market share, relevance, and future […]
Why Financial Institutions Must Act on Digital Assets Now
The global digital asset market has reached a monumental US$1.3 trillion, highlighting not just its potential but also the urgency for financial institutions to adapt. A 2024 State Street survey further illuminates this urgency, revealing that 62% of institutions are actively integrating or developing dedicated digital asset functions. This isn’t just about keeping pace; it’s about survival […]
Circle IPO Success Confirms Institutional Crypto Demand
Introduction: Circle’s Expanding Role in Crypto A quiet revolution in financial infrastructure is underway, and Circle’s recent success in the public market signals a monumental shift in how global payments and treasury management will operate, validating its vision for cross-border payments, programmable wallets, and blockchain-based treasury management Central to this vision is the Circle Payments […]
How Banks and Institutions Can Harness Stablecoins
Introduction: $26 Billion in Savings by 2028 — The Stablecoin Opportunity You Can’t Ignore In 2025, Juniper Research forecasted that stablecoins could save businesses over $26 billion annually by 2028—a reflection of how these fiat-pegged digital assets are transforming payment infrastructure, liquidity, and capital efficiency across global markets. Recent regulatory milestones – including Hong Kong’s […]
