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South Korea revives CBDC program for government subsidies
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2 January, 2026

South Korea revives CBDC program for government subsidies

South Korea had temporarily suspended its CBDC program in 2025, but the central bank is reportedly reviving it amid growing...
Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam
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2 January, 2026

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam

After a successful pilot in the capital of Vientiane, Laos is issuing the digital ID across the country as the...
JPMorgan predicts $600 billion stablecoin market by 2028
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31 December, 2025

JPMorgan predicts $600 billion stablecoin market by 2028

While some predict that stablecoins will be worth trillions in a few years, JPMorgan claims that they have yet to...
Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations
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30 December, 2025

Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has planned a meeting with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to discuss...
Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market
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29 December, 2025

Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market

Mastercard’s acceptance network across Africa grew 45% this year; it opened new offices in Mauritius, Uganda and Ghana, and its...
CAR’s crypto initiatives labeled unrealistic, risky: report
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26 December, 2025

CAR’s crypto initiatives labeled unrealistic, risky: report

The report by Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime says the initiative was poorly designed, prone to abuse and offered...

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