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Japan to tokenize local government bonds
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13 January, 2026

Japan to tokenize local government bonds

While private and publicly traded firms can issue digital bonds, local governments have watched from the sidelines, but this could...
Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto exchanges
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12 January, 2026

Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto exchanges

Local platforms like Indodax and Tokocrypto dominate the list, with Upbit and Luno being notable offshore platforms, as major global...
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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7 January, 2026

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...

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