Finance

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...
Stablecoins emerge as lifeline for Gaza’s war-torn economy
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4 March, 2026

Stablecoins emerge as lifeline for Gaza’s war-torn economy

Gaza is nearing complete economic collapse, prompting officials to plan a stablecoin to enable digital payments and ease its severe...
Philippines’ digital payments landscape enters ‘mature phase’: report
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3 March, 2026

Philippines’ digital payments landscape enters ‘mature phase’: report

Fiuu report highlights the Philippines' fintech growth, emphasizing digital wallets and regulatory changes that will shape the future of secure...
Bank of Korea calls for bank-led won stablecoins
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2 March, 2026

Bank of Korea calls for bank-led won stablecoins

Bank of Korea urges limiting won-pegged stablecoins to banks, warning private issuance may threaten monetary policy, spur conflicts, and reshape...