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Visa backs 4 stablecoins; S.Korea warns of won depeg risk
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7 November, 2025

Visa backs 4 stablecoins; S.Korea warns of won depeg risk

Visa says the stablecoins will run on four unique blockchains and will be converted to 25 different fiat currencies as...
GSMA, Pan-African Parliament partner to promote digitalization
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6 November, 2025

GSMA, Pan-African Parliament partner to promote digitalization

The two signed a MoU to promote digital rights and foster data protection across Africa in support of the African...
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...

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