Author: Digital Trade Outlook

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, October 22, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — XDC Network, a blockchain driving innovation in trade finance, recently achieved a major milestone with the listing of its ETP (ticker: XDCN) on Euronext Amsterdam, celebrated with a bell-ringing ceremony attended by key stakeholders and industry leaders. The milestone was achieved in partnership with 21Shares, a global leader in cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), highlighting their joint mission to connect traditional finance with decentralised networks through innovative investment solutions. The 21Shares XDC Network ETP, listed on both Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam, offers investors regulated, institutional-grade exposure to the XDC Network, a blockchain designed…

SINGAPORE, October 22, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — In a landmark move for the digital trade-finance industry, XDC Ventures, opens new tab, the investment arm of the XDC Network, opens new tab, has announced the acquisition of Contour Network, opens new tab, the leading blockchain-based platform for digitized letters of credit (LCs). Originally backed by a consortium of global banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, Citi, DBS, ING, Bangkok Bank, and CTBC Bank, Contour’s revival under XDC Ventures marks a pivotal step in bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with Web3 innovations. This acquisition bolsters XDC Network’s standing as the premier Layer 1 blockchain for…

GABORONE, Botswana, October 10, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — Unipesa, opens new tab, a leading African fintech firm, and Mobipay Botswana, opens new tab, a fast-growing payment solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership to expand cross-border payments and boost financial inclusion in Botswana. Backed by early shareholder Velex Investments, the deal combines Unipesa’s scalable fintech infrastructure with Mobipay’s local expertise to deliver secure and affordable digital financial services. Southern Africa remains one of the most expensive regions for international money transfers. High remittance fees and fragmented payment channels hinder the provision of affordable financial services to individuals and small businesses. By linking…

Frankfurt, Germany — October 1, 2025 — Nium and Emirates NBD have expanded their cross-border payments partnership, extending real-time payout capabilities across the Emirates NBD Group in the UAE, with a rollout in Saudi Arabia currently under consideration. The partnership, first announced in 2024, now allows a broader base of Emirates NBD customers to access international transfers through Nium’s payments infrastructure. The expansion comes as demand continues to rise for faster and more cost-efficient remittance services across the region. Expansion Across UAE with Saudi Rollout in Focus The extended collaboration enables Emirates NBD to offer real-time cross-border payment services across…

Brussels, Belgium — September 29, 2025 — SWIFT said it is developing a blockchain-based shared ledger in collaboration with more than 30 global financial institutions, aimed at enabling real-time, 24/7 cross-border payments. The initiative marks an expansion of its infrastructure strategy as the industry explores digital asset-based payment models. The project will begin with a conceptual prototype built with Consensys, focusing initially on cross-border payments. SWIFT said the ledger is intended to support the movement of regulated tokenised value while maintaining interoperability with existing financial systems. Building Digital Infrastructure for Payments The proposed ledger will act as a secure, shared…