Finance

Thailand expands QR payments for tourists, eyes baht stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Thailand expands QR payments for tourists, eyes baht stablecoin

Thailand enhances its digital tourism with an expanded QR payment system for travelers and plans for a baht-pegged stablecoin to...
BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk
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30 June, 2026

BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk

A BIS report warns stablecoins are ill-suited as money due to trust issues and dollarization risks, while highlighting blockchain's broader...
South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement
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29 June, 2026

South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit urges expanding FATF’s crypto Travel Rule, calling for stricter AML controls and stronger global enforcement.
Philippines advances digital inclusion through e-wallets
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29 June, 2026

Philippines advances digital inclusion through e-wallets

The Philippines boosts digital finance, with Maya providing fuel subsidies to PUV drivers and GCash offering digital wallet services to...
Philippines central bank backs cheaper, fairer e-payments fees
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26 June, 2026

Philippines central bank backs cheaper, fairer e-payments fees

BSP is lifting transaction fee moratorium, promoting fair digital payment practices as online transactions surge for the first five months.
UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers
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25 June, 2026

UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers

Stablecoin regulation gains momentum in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, while the IMF cautions Nigeria over dollar-backed...