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World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines
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9 January, 2026

Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines

Remitly and Coins.ph partnered to launch a stablecoin-powered remittance service, enabling low-cost transfers to the Philippines as adoption accelerates.
EU kicks off 2026 with new digital asset tax reporting rules
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8 January, 2026

EU kicks off 2026 with new digital asset tax reporting rules

The EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto asset reporting by July 2026, enhancing tax compliance and global cooperation to combat tax...
Trump’s DeFi project seeks bank charter to grow USD1 stablecoin
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8 January, 2026

Trump’s DeFi project seeks bank charter to grow USD1 stablecoin

U.S. crypto talks near an end as stablecoin yield disputes persist, a Trump-linked stablecoin seeks a bank charter, and GOP...
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
The Eastern accelerator: China’s AI reshapes blockchain
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8 January, 2026

The Eastern accelerator: China’s AI reshapes blockchain

Chinese AI chips and open-source models are undercutting Nvidia on cost, triggering a major shift in enterprise blockchain deployment and...