Finance

Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant
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14 September, 2026

Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant

Japan’s digital yen pilot cleared key technical hurdles, but the Bank of Japan has yet to decide on issuance as...
Stablecoin grows as more countries explore sovereign tokens
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11 September, 2026

Stablecoin grows as more countries explore sovereign tokens

Switzerland and Uzbekistan advance stablecoin projects as cross-border stablecoin payments grow, though the pace may slow in 2026.
UK may lift prediction market ban; SoKor, Poland ‘crypto’ bill stall
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10 September, 2026

UK may lift prediction market ban; SoKor, Poland ‘crypto’ bill stall

U.K. weighs lifting its prediction markets ban as South Korea’s digital-asset bill stalls and Poland remains locked in a crypto...
Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
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9 September, 2026

Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering

Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money...
Philippine peso falls 7% as Bangladesh, Mexico remittances rise
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7 September, 2026

Philippine peso falls 7% as Bangladesh, Mexico remittances rise

The Philippine peso falls 7% despite $36 billion in remittances, while remittances in Bangladesh gains 22% and Mexico rises 3%...
‘Crypto’ regulation enters new phase in Russia, Thailand
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4 September, 2026

‘Crypto’ regulation enters new phase in Russia, Thailand

Russia launches crypto rules, Thailand expands access to overseas derivatives as the G20 pushes for clearer digital asset regulations and...