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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and other major U.S. banks are planning to launch a tokenized deposit network in the first half of 2027, aiming to modernize payments infrastructure and compete with growing threats from stablecoins and cryptocurrency firms. The new platform, to be operated by The Clearing House, will connect traditional banking systems with blockchain technology, allowing tokenized bank deposits to move instantly with 24/7 settlement capabilities. The network is expected to support applications such as real-time liquidity management, programmable treasury operations, and cross-border payments. The initiative comes as banks face increasing competition from crypto firms and stablecoin issuers, particularly amid regulatory changes that could encourage wider adoption of digital payment assets. While banks have explored issuing stablecoins themselves, many executives see tokenized deposits as a more natural extension of existing banking services.
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The UK government has intensified its efforts against "foreign abuse" of the corporate register by shutting down two services that registered over 4,300 companies for clients primarily based in China. The Insolvency Service noted that these entities diverted fees to Chinese bank accounts and failed to conduct necessary money-laundering checks. Concerns about financial crime have risen due to the ease of company registration in the UK. The latest closures involved UK Sinosia Business and Longshine Overseas, which operated similarly and registered thousands of companies across various sectors. "Overseas companies register on Companies House as it provides respectability and legitimacy, as well as opening up new markets and attracting investment for them," the service said. "However, companies which have no presence in the UK undermine economic confidence by eroding trust in the register. They are also high-risk for being used as vehicles for fraud and money laundering."
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