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US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats
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10 March, 2026

US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats

U.S. banks stand firm against stablecoin threats while the Treasury shifts views on coin mixers. CLARITY Act faces hurdles amid...
Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin
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10 March, 2026

Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin

Vietnam's prepaid card and digital wallet market is booming, with strong growth projections. The country also leads Southeast Asia in...
Hong Kong, Shanghai to put cargo data on blockchain
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10 March, 2026

Hong Kong, Shanghai to put cargo data on blockchain

Hong Kong and Shanghai sign an MoU to develop blockchain solutions for digitized cargo trade and finance, enhancing cross-border cooperation.
The women of Coins.ph: Leading the crypto revolution in the Philippines and beyond
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10 March, 2026

The women of Coins.ph: Leading the crypto revolution in the Philippines and beyond

The Philippines is moving beyond “crypto bro” culture, with companies like Coins.ph reporting near gender parity and greater female leadership...
FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules
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9 March, 2026

FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules

The Financial Action Task Force warns stablecoins and unhosted wallets could enable illicit finance via P2P transfers without regulated intermediaries.
ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy
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9 March, 2026

ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy

A European Central Bank paper warns stablecoins in the eurozone may cut bank deposits, curb credit and weaken EU monetary...