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Article by Steve Kaaru

Ghana’s digital payments spike to $280 billion
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4 November, 2025

Ghana’s digital payments spike to $280 billion

Digital payments in Ghana have spiked 11,350x over the past decade, with the number of mobile money customers surging from...
Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law
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31 October, 2025

Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law

Canada is following the U.S. in crafting stablecoin laws, with regulators rushing to fit a new framework in the upcoming...
Nigeria forms task force to study stablecoin adoption
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30 October, 2025

Nigeria forms task force to study stablecoin adoption

The Finance Ministry and central bank partnered on the task force, which will explore the monetary and policy implications of...
WU tests stablecoins to reduce legacy finance dependency
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30 October, 2025

WU tests stablecoins to reduce legacy finance dependency

Western Union avoided digital assets due to volatility and regulatory concerns, but the passage of the GENIUS Act in the...
Liechtenstein’s national blockchain; Siemens taps JPMorgan’s Kinexys
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29 October, 2025

Liechtenstein’s national blockchain; Siemens taps JPMorgan’s Kinexys

Known as the Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN), it’s operated by the state telecoms company, with contributions from half a...
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...

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