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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...
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...

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