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US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Malaysia invests in digital health; Australasia forms assurance body
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10 September, 2026

Malaysia invests in digital health; Australasia forms assurance body

Saudi Arabia advances digital agriculture with a new strategy, as Malaysia expands digital health funding, and Australasia strengthens AI health...
Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
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9 September, 2026

Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering

Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money...
CLARITY to wait for lame duck but crypto’s on the midterm ballot
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9 September, 2026

CLARITY to wait for lame duck but crypto’s on the midterm ballot

U.S. crypto legislation faces delays as CLARITY hurdles persist, while crypto PACs push ads and regulators advance digital asset banking...
World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies
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9 September, 2026

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies

Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for...
Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia
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8 September, 2026

Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia

Asia-Pacific embraces digital assets as South Korea advances tokenized securities, Australia tightens crypto rules, and Taiwan plans stablecoin rules.