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World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law
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Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law

Digital currencies are now legal in Ghana, with the central bank overseeing the sector and ensuring strict customer protection measures.
Russia launches digital ruble in government payments
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7 January, 2026

Russia launches digital ruble in government payments

Originally scheduled to launch in September, Russia has pushed up the rollout to January; digital ruble to be accepted in...
Tajikistan’s digital push cut costs, time, risk
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6 January, 2026

Tajikistan’s digital push cut costs, time, risk

A digitalization strategy, supported by the UN and the World Bank, has reduced clearance time and provided businesses with greater...
Arizona targets property tax cuts for digital assets
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5 January, 2026

Arizona targets property tax cuts for digital assets

In the second of her three new proposals, Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers wants to protect blockchain node operators from...

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