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Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions
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18 March, 2026

Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions

Ripple announces a $750M share buyback and seeks an Australian Financial Services License through BC Payments, expanding its global infrastructure.
Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay
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18 March, 2026

Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay

Barbados' digital wallet, BIM Pay, is launching on March 31, with the central bank working on measures to ensure a...
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.