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Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns
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7 March, 2025

Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns

As the second phase of the DREX pilot continues, Brazil’s central bank has tried ZK-proofs, layer 2 networks and confidential...
Taiwan to launch a national digital wallet by end of 2025
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7 March, 2025

Taiwan to launch a national digital wallet by end of 2025

The new wallet will contain a digital ID, digitized certificates, insurance info, driver’s licenses and more, making KYC easy and...
Nigeria launches eNSC; Lagos puts up digital fight vs malaria
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6 March, 2025

Nigeria launches eNSC; Lagos puts up digital fight vs malaria

Known as eNSC, the new stablecoin is pegged 1:1 with the naira and the eNaira, but issuer ProsperaVest says that...
South African DeFi users to hit 380,000 in 2025: study
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6 March, 2025

South African DeFi users to hit 380,000 in 2025: study

South African DeFi platforms are expected to generate $2.9 million in revenue in 2025, with lending, payments and DEXs the...
Morocco cracks down on crypto purchase; AI threatens polls
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5 March, 2025

Morocco cracks down on crypto purchase; AI threatens polls

Moroccans have been using ‘crypto’ to circumvent capital flight restrictions; meanwhile, experts project AI could worsen African elections in the...
Vietnam taps blockchain to target $3T halal food market
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5 March, 2025

Vietnam taps blockchain to target $3T halal food market

Vietnam’s firms target the Middle East, North Africa, and neighboring Muslim nations like Indonesia and Malaysia with blockchain-certified halal products.

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