Finance

Japan to tokenize local government bonds
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13 January, 2026

Japan to tokenize local government bonds

While private and publicly traded firms can issue digital bonds, local governments have watched from the sidelines, but this could...
Coins.ph CEO: Stablecoins could be next big leap for payments
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12 January, 2026

Coins.ph CEO: Stablecoins could be next big leap for payments

Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou says stablecoins could slash costly fees and delays in payments, positioning them as crypto’s next growth...
Japan FM pushes digital assets into traditional finance
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9 January, 2026

Japan FM pushes digital assets into traditional finance

Japan’s finance minister says 2026 will mark a turning point as digital assets and ETFs are integrated into markets to...
Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines
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9 January, 2026

Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines

Remitly and Coins.ph partnered to launch a stablecoin-powered remittance service, enabling low-cost transfers to the Philippines as adoption accelerates.
Russia launches digital ruble in government payments
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7 January, 2026

Russia launches digital ruble in government payments

Originally scheduled to launch in September, Russia has pushed up the rollout to January; digital ruble to be accepted in...
China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest
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5 January, 2026

China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest

Starting January 1, 2026, China’s central bank will pay interest on digital yuan wallets, pushing adoption of e-CNY amid global...