Finance

Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member
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30 March, 2026

Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member

Piero Cipollone says tokenized deposits and stablecoins need central bank money, as the EU plans digital euro standards and Pontes'...
FSB annual report warns gaps in ‘crypto’ regulation
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27 March, 2026

FSB annual report warns gaps in ‘crypto’ regulation

International body FSB warns of regulatory gaps in digital currencies that threaten financial stability; calls for a resilient digital asset...
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...