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Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits to November over UK regulatory hurdles

London-based challenger bank Monument Bank has postponed its retail tokenized deposits rollout due to regulatory challenges in the United Kingdom. The bank engaged a Canadian custodian to comply with requirements set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The decision to bring in the foreign custodian was driven by the need to meet the FCA's specific regulatory standards. Monument Bank now expects to launch the retail tokenized deposit service by November.

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MoneyGram Launches Visa Card Backed by Stablecoins for Everyday Dollar Spending

MoneyGram, the global remittance company, has unveiled a new Visa card that allows customers to hold and spend US dollars backed by stablecoins. The product bridges traditional payment infrastructure with digital asset technology, enabling everyday transactions from a stablecoin-backed balance. The move signals a broader push to bring stablecoin utility into mainstream consumer spending. It reflects growing momentum around digital dollars as practical financial tools rather than purely speculative assets.

Major exchanges urge EU to raise tokenization trial cap

A coalition of major financial exchanges, including Nasdaq and Boerse Stuttgart, has called on the European Union to remove or raise the existing cap within its tokenization pilot program. The group argues that the current limit is too restrictive and hinders the growth of digital asset markets in Europe. The coalition pointed out that several existing European blockchain-based financial projects already surpass the imposed threshold. The appeal highlights growing industry pressure on EU regulators to modernize rules to accommodate expanding tokenization activity.