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PNG’s digital ID stalls; Switzerland slated for e-ID voting
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12 September, 2025

PNG’s digital ID stalls; Switzerland slated for e-ID voting

The Minister for Administration came under fire from legislators for a delay in the National Identification and biometrics rollout in...
Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry
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11 September, 2025

Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has established the new Ministry of AI and Digital Development, as he called on Kazakhstan to embrace...
Turkey’s CBDC phase 2 underway; AI’s economic impact examined
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11 September, 2025

Turkey’s CBDC phase 2 underway; AI’s economic impact examined

Turkey launched phase 2 of its CBDC pilot last year and now seeks banks and payment institutions to explore new...
Kazakhstan embraces stablecoins for regulatory fees
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10 September, 2025

Kazakhstan embraces stablecoins for regulatory fees

Elsewhere, the Hong Kong gov’t is preparing to launch its third digital bond following the success of its second $750...
China’s cities compete in AI as US rivalry intensifies
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10 September, 2025

China’s cities compete in AI as US rivalry intensifies

From Beijing to Shanghai, China’s major cities are investing billions of dollars to gain the upper hand in the AI...
New bill protects physical IDs in New Zealand
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9 September, 2025

New bill protects physical IDs in New Zealand

While the New Zealand gov’t funds millions to launch the digital ID, the New Zealand First party wants to preserve...

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