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Mastercard buys BVNK; England not budging on stablecoin reserves
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18 March, 2026

Mastercard buys BVNK; England not budging on stablecoin reserves

Mastercard invests nearly $2 billion in BVNK for stablecoin innovation, as major players like Wells Fargo and PayPal enter the...
This Women’s Month, Coins.ph powers Filipina entrepreneurs to move faster and scale smarter
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18 March, 2026

This Women’s Month, Coins.ph powers Filipina entrepreneurs to move faster and scale smarter

Coins.ph empowers Filipina entrepreneurs with fast and secure digital payments, from QRPH in stores to Webpay online, helping women-led businesses...
Senate ignores CLARITY Act; $TRUMP dinner revives ‘ethics’ issue
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17 March, 2026

Senate ignores CLARITY Act; $TRUMP dinner revives ‘ethics’ issue

U.S. Senate Banking Committee faces hurdles with the CLARITY digital asset bill amidst Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin dinner and ongoing crypto...
Hong Kong launches AI sandbox for industry-regulator collaboration
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17 March, 2026

Hong Kong launches AI sandbox for industry-regulator collaboration

Hong Kong launches GenAI Sandbox++ to enhance AI innovation in finance and foster collaboration among regulators and institutions.
Rúnar: Compiler making Bitcoin Script more enterprise-ready
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17 March, 2026

Rúnar: Compiler making Bitcoin Script more enterprise-ready

The Rúnar compiler lets developers write enterprise smart contracts in five languages and compile them into Bitcoin Script for scalable...
APAC’s AI surge: Over 60% businesses boost sovereign investments
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17 March, 2026

APAC’s AI surge: Over 60% businesses boost sovereign investments

New research found that 62% of APAC businesses plan to boost their sovereign investments in AI for enhanced growth and...