Finance

1 in 3 Kenyan banks ready to venture to digital assets: report
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16 June, 2025

1 in 3 Kenyan banks ready to venture to digital assets: report

Kenya’s central bank survey notes the country’s lenders said that digital assets provide alternative investment and payment channels and can...
Brazil to relax proposed stablecoin laws as adoption spikes
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12 June, 2025

Brazil to relax proposed stablecoin laws as adoption spikes

Brazil’s central bank says its proposed laws might have been too tough and restricted innovation, especially on stablecoin usage in...
Japan becomes more cashless, but central bank undecided on CBDC
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11 June, 2025

Japan becomes more cashless, but central bank undecided on CBDC

Following rigorous research, the Bank of Japan concluded that it's not time to launch a CBDC for now but assured...
Indian finance minister urges AI-driven overhaul of insurers
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10 June, 2025

Indian finance minister urges AI-driven overhaul of insurers

Apart from emphasizing the critical role of AI in modernizing PSGICs, FM Nirmala Sitharaman also acknowledged the contribution of fintech...
Bank of Italy: MiCA not enough buffer from stablecoin risk
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6 June, 2025

Bank of Italy: MiCA not enough buffer from stablecoin risk

Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could be a better solution as dollar-pegged stablecoins take over while advocating for global...
Africa’s cross-border market to hit $1T by 2035: report
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5 June, 2025

Africa’s cross-border market to hit $1T by 2035: report

The report revealed that Africans paid $5 billion in extra costs in 2024 due to poor liquidity and double currency...