Article by Steve Kaaru
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2 January, 2026
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South Korea had temporarily suspended its CBDC program in 2025, but the central bank is reportedly reviving it amid growing...
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While some predict that stablecoins will be worth trillions in a few years, JPMorgan claims that they have yet to...
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Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations
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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...
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26 December, 2025
CAR’s crypto initiatives labeled unrealistic, risky: report
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