Finance

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...
Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B
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11 March, 2026

Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B

Japan's digital payment and digital wallet market is set to reach $227B by 2026, as the BoJ explores wholesale CBDC...
Bank of Canada completes DLT bond issuance experiment
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10 March, 2026

Bank of Canada completes DLT bond issuance experiment

Canada's central bank pilots tokenized bond issuance, enhancing capital market efficiency while addressing DLT's challenges and regulatory gaps.
Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin
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10 March, 2026

Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin

Vietnam's prepaid card and digital wallet market is booming, with strong growth projections. The country also leads Southeast Asia in...
FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules
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9 March, 2026

FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules

The Financial Action Task Force warns stablecoins and unhosted wallets could enable illicit finance via P2P transfers without regulated intermediaries.
ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy
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9 March, 2026

ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy

A European Central Bank paper warns stablecoins in the eurozone may cut bank deposits, curb credit and weaken EU monetary...