Finance

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
Nigeria’s central bank opens regulatory sandbox for digital assets
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17 August, 2026

Nigeria’s central bank opens regulatory sandbox for digital assets

Nigeria's CBN launches its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, supporting innovation in digital assets and financial services while ensuring consumer protection.
Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments
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17 August, 2026

Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments

Stablecoins hit $135B in cross-border payments in 2025, while the IMF warns dollar-backed tokens could reshape FX demand in emerging...
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
UK regulator eyes tokenized gold framework in digitization push
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13 August, 2026

UK regulator eyes tokenized gold framework in digitization push

The FCA is preparing regulatory standards for tokenized gold to spur market growth and strengthen London’s position as a global...
Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M
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12 August, 2026

Nigeria digital payment fraud falls but costs $19M

Nigerians lost ₦25.85 billion to digital payment fraud in 2025, while South Africa proposes draft rules for cross-border digital currency...