Article by Cathy Resurreccion
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29 July, 2026
Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report
UNODC warns Southeast Asia's scam networks now operate like global businesses, using crypto, AI, money laundering, and forced labor.
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27 July, 2026
South Korea CBDC ‘Project Hangang’ phase 2 targets 500K users
South Korea's Bank of Korea launches Phase 2 of its CBDC pilot, featuring new banking-like features and increased user engagement...
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24 July, 2026
New macOS malware targets Telegram, ‘crypto’ wallets: report
Blockchain security firm SlowMist uncovers macOS malware that hijacks Telegram sessions and targets digital currency wallets, enabling account takeover.
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22 July, 2026
South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules
South Korea plans to include digital assets within a new state asset management framework, while Japan enacts stricter digital currency...
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17 July, 2026
Microsoft retires SMS authentication; Google boosts passkey use
Microsoft and Google roll out passkey upgrades, replacing weaker authentication methods with phishing-resistant security for workplaces.
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16 July, 2026
Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link
The Philippines and Malaysia are collaborating on cross-border digital ID verification as Thailand tightens regulations on the "grey economy."


