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China halts Alibaba, JD.com’s stablecoin plans in HK: report
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28 October, 2025

China halts Alibaba, JD.com’s stablecoin plans in HK: report

Chinese tech giants rushed to secure stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong after it adopted new laws, but Beijing has now...
US Bank launches digital unit amid crypto’s open banking fight
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27 October, 2025

US Bank launches digital unit amid crypto’s open banking fight

The new Digital Assets and Money Movement division will spearhead US Bank’s stablecoin, ‘crypto’ custody, digital money, and asset tokenization...
Nigeria bets $410B on renewables; Zimbabwe maps AI future
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27 October, 2025

Nigeria bets $410B on renewables; Zimbabwe maps AI future

Nigeria is targeting 277 gigawatts of power by 2060, which will cost over $400 billion; in the short term, it...
Malaysia unveils e-ID for tourists; Kenya adopts e-credentials
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24 October, 2025

Malaysia unveils e-ID for tourists; Kenya adopts e-credentials

The Foreign Digital Identity will contain a visitor’s iris scans, fingerprints and facial image, allowing Malaysia’s gov’t to track entries...
UNESCO pushes AI for development in Africa
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23 October, 2025

UNESCO pushes AI for development in Africa

At the G20 Conference on AI, UNESCO presented new initiatives that seek to capitalize on AI to promote development, create...
Zambia’s president: Digital economy will unlock Africa’s growth
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22 October, 2025

Zambia’s president: Digital economy will unlock Africa’s growth

At a recent summit, President Hichilema stated that African nations must prioritize digital transformation for sustainable growth and to attract...

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