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DBS Bank, JPMorgan to roll out interbank tokenized deposit transfers
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18 November, 2025

DBS Bank, JPMorgan to roll out interbank tokenized deposit transfers

The two banks operate individual blockchains and are now working on a solution that allows clients of one bank to...
UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform
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17 November, 2025

UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform

Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched SIB Pay to accelerate the UAE’s digital payments journey, offering QR code payments, soft POS...
Singapore hits $70B in digital payments; HK issues $1.3B digital bond
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17 November, 2025

Singapore hits $70B in digital payments; HK issues $1.3B digital bond

Digital payments have spiked in Singapore, hitting $36 billion daily in cross-border settlements; meanwhile, Hong Kong has issued its third...
Japan Big 3 banks’ stablecoin trial gets regulatory green light
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14 November, 2025

Japan Big 3 banks’ stablecoin trial gets regulatory green light

Japan’s FSA has approved a stablecoin trial by Mizuho, MUFG, and Sumitomo Mitsui; the three intend to launch the token...
S.Korea triples AI spending; Qatar launches unified AI platform
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14 November, 2025

S.Korea triples AI spending; Qatar launches unified AI platform

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung wants lawmakers to approve a $6.9B budget allocation for AI, triple what the East...
Morocco debuts draft law; Nigeria pushes for balanced rules
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13 November, 2025

Morocco debuts draft law; Nigeria pushes for balanced rules

Morocco’s new Bill 42.25 aims to protect investors, promote innovation, and combat money laundering, despite the ban on all digital...

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