Finance

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
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1 September, 2026

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs

Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.
Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives
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31 August, 2026

Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives

Hong Kong's stablecoin market gains a distributor bank as card transactions top $10B, while the UAE emerges as a model...
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
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28 August, 2026

Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?

Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury...
Nigeria targets 95% financial inclusion, expands digital ID
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25 August, 2026

Nigeria targets 95% financial inclusion, expands digital ID

Nigeria aims to achieve 95% financial inclusion through improved digital payment channels and a national digital ID system, fostering economic...
China adds 8 banks to digital yuan operator roster
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24 August, 2026

China adds 8 banks to digital yuan operator roster

China’s central bank has added eight banks to its digital yuan operator list, expanding the network as authorities seek to...
Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA
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21 August, 2026

Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA

Bitpanda is facing a €70,000 fine over MiCA violations, marking the first penalty under the EU's digital currency regulation framework.