Successful digital transformation is never a 1:1 conversion but a new way of using digital-first thinking to achieve a better outcome.

#23 — Capital Markets Weekly Review

Stablecoin and digital asset regulation entered enforcement phase this week as EU and UK authorities set July deadlines for licensing compliance while debating competitive positioning against US frameworks. Financial institutions deployed blockchain infrastructure for tokenized real estate and equities alongside traditional settlement systems, while payment networks integrated stablecoin and instant settlement capabilities across borders. Banks embedded AI into core trading and operational infrastructure beyond pilot projects as embedded finance platforms consolidated market position.