Latest Articles by Cathy Resurreccion
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20 August, 2026
Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks
The Philippines' central bank mandates PhilSys ID authentication for banks to enhance customer verification and promote financial inclusion.
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18 August, 2026
Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
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17 August, 2026
Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments
Stablecoins hit $135B in cross-border payments in 2025, while the IMF warns dollar-backed tokens could reshape FX demand in emerging...
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14 August, 2026
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
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12 August, 2026
Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M
Nigerians lost ₦25.85 billion to digital payment fraud in 2025, while South Africa proposes draft rules for cross-border digital currency...
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10 August, 2026
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...


