Finance

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...
Philippines may fall short of 2028 digital payments target: BSP
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27 February, 2026

Philippines may fall short of 2028 digital payments target: BSP

The Philippines faces challenges in meeting its 2028 digital payment target, as it aims for a cash-lite society and enhanced...
Nigeria, South Africa power Africa’s stablecoin surge: poll
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27 February, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa power Africa’s stablecoin surge: poll

Stablecoins are surging in Africa as digitalization and global tensions rise, with Nigeria and South Africa leading regional growth, a...
Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed
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25 February, 2026

Illicit stablecoin activity reached $141B in 2025 as market boomed

TRM Labs reports $141B in illicit stablecoin flows in 2025, highlighting rapid growth alongside rising risks of sanctions evasion and...
ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated
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24 February, 2026

ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated

ECB's Piero Cipollone details digital euro pilot, which includes provider selection in 2026, a 12-month test in late 2027, and...