Emerging Technologies Stuck in the sandbox: Why bank stablecoin projects struggle to get off the ground Five years after a wave of banks announced stablecoin ambitions, most projects remain stuck in testing. WatersTechnology spoke to more than 25 experts to find out why an increasingly mature technology has yet to translate into production-grade bank infrastructure. 24 Apr 2026   |  Feature

Trading Tech 24X says requested SIP exemption won’t break the market In a new letter to the SEC, the startup exchange says data infrastructure that operates like the SIP is available as it looks to launch overnight trading this summer. 29 Apr 2026   |  News

Regulation Hitting the Great Wall: Details scarce on China’s Xinchuang initiative In a quest to learn more about China’s Xinchuang initiative, Wei-Shen finds trying to get information feels like running into a wall over and over again. 11 May 2026   |  Opinion

Emerging Technologies How banks are utilizing new AI forms in their KYC process Execs from JP Morgan, ING, and Standard Chartered explain how they are looking to use agentic AI to streamline KYC workflows. 14 Apr 2026   |  Feature

Regulation T+1 in Asia-Pacific: Preparing post-trade operations for what’s ahead There are benefits of Asia-Pacific markets moving to T+1, but there are unique complexities to tackle, says DTCC’s Val Wotton. 30 Mar 2026   |  Opinion

Data Management Securities industry nears tipping point for dual messaging standards Industry groups call for a freeze on ISO 15022 maintenance to accelerate ISO 20022 adoption. 19 Mar 2026   |  News