Article by Steve Kaaru
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...


