
Article by Steve Kaaru
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8 August, 2025
Somalia mandates digital ID; Sri Lanka plans 2026 launch
Somalia estimates that 85% of its citizens don’t have an ID; the new initiative aims at transitioning the country into...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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