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South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks
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17 June, 2026

South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks

South Africa overhauls its identity management system to curb illegal immigration, as Mauritius moves to enforce stricter oversight of online...
Agentic AI & ‘crypto’: Chocolate & peanut butter, or nuts & gum?
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16 June, 2026

Agentic AI & ‘crypto’: Chocolate & peanut butter, or nuts & gum?

AI agents are likely to rely heavily on stablecoins, but a new study cautions crypto advocates that genuine AI autonomy...
Trump’s crypto ventures costing voters billions, but they don’t care
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15 June, 2026

Trump’s crypto ventures costing voters billions, but they don’t care

President Trump's crypto ethics issues threaten the CLARITY Act, raising doubts on passing digital asset market structure legislation before August...
Chinese hackers top threat to AI, IP tech firms: report
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15 June, 2026

Chinese hackers top threat to AI, IP tech firms: report

Chinese state-linked hackers posed significant threats to tech companies in the AI and IP sectors, according to CrowdStrike's latest cybersecurity...
Vietnam aims for cashless payments to hit 30x GDP by 2030
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15 June, 2026

Vietnam aims for cashless payments to hit 30x GDP by 2030

Vietnam's financial inclusion strategy aims for 95% of adults with bank accounts by 2030, boosting cashless payments to 30x GDP...
Most Canadians back crypto ATM ban, poll finds
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12 June, 2026

Most Canadians back crypto ATM ban, poll finds

A poll reveals that 56% of Canadians back banning digital asset ATMs, while some say better education may improve public...