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South Korea refocuses CBDC team; Indonesia ‘crypto’ tax spikes
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7 August, 2025

South Korea refocuses CBDC team; Indonesia ‘crypto’ tax spikes

Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency Team has dropped “Research” from its title to signify a practical approach amid a shift...
Ethiopia digitalizes gov’t services; Nigeria goes paperless
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6 August, 2025

Ethiopia digitalizes gov’t services; Nigeria goes paperless

Ethiopia’s digital revolution is supported by new data centers, better Internet access, and a spike in mobile users as Ethio...
Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses
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1 August, 2025

Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses

Nigeria’s SEC says it’s open to compliant stablecoins to underpin Africa’s financial revolution, as HK says most license applicants will...
Australians made 4B mobile wallet payments in 2024: report
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1 August, 2025

Australians made 4B mobile wallet payments in 2024: report

The ABA report also revealed that Australians made over $105B worth of mobile payments in 2024; the sector has surged...
$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report
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31 July, 2025

$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report

The Kenyan bank’s security system was breached by cybercriminals who created new digital wallets into which they channeled customer funds,...
JPMorgan to lend against ‘crypto’ holdings; WU eyes stablecoin
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31 July, 2025

JPMorgan to lend against ‘crypto’ holdings; WU eyes stablecoin

JPMorgan said it would lend against clients' digital currency ETF holdings, but it’s now going further to lend against direct...

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