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Bitcoin faces pressure from EU carbon rules, UK banks
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28 August, 2026

Bitcoin faces pressure from EU carbon rules, UK banks

EU carbon prices may drive block reward miners overseas, while U.K. banks face accusations of restricting access to bank services...
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
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28 August, 2026

Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?

Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury...
Syria races to modernize finance; Pakistan sets licensing deadline
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28 August, 2026

Syria races to modernize finance; Pakistan sets licensing deadline

Syria moves to launch a new electronic payment system, while Pakistan orders crypto exchanges to seek preliminary approval or face...
Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
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27 August, 2026

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules

Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves...
US banks eye own blockchain as tokenized deposits pose threat
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27 August, 2026

US banks eye own blockchain as tokenized deposits pose threat

U.S. banks face risks from tokenized deposits as blockchain adoption grows, while surveys reveal mixed views on crypto ownership and...
Philippines digital payments hit $310B in 2026
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27 August, 2026

Philippines digital payments hit $310B in 2026

Digital payments in the Philippines surpassed $310 billion through its two main electronic transfer systems in just the first seven...