
Finance
RBI sets sights on UPI expansion, payment linkages
With the growing popularity of UPI in and outside of India, the RBI is exploring linking other systems to enhance...
ECB accelerates timeline for digital euro CBDC launch
The next step for the digital euro, which has finished its investigation phase, will be the decision stage, where it...
Iraq eyes CBDC launch; Israel crafts digital shekel design
Iraq announced plans to launch a digital dinar to improve its payments ecosystem; meanwhile, Israel published the design of its...
EU banking regulator seeks public feedback on AML, CFT rules
The EBA's public consultation on AML and CFT rules covers four mandates: risk assessment, methodology, customer due diligence, and penalties.
South Africa urges regulators to classify ‘crypto’ as onshore assets
Digital currency is neither classified as an onshore or offshore asset in South Africa but transferring it to foreign platforms...
Vietnam pushes for ‘crypto’ adoption; Colombia eyes new bill
Despite being a digital asset hub, Vietnam still lacks a formal framework for the sector; the gov’t has ordered the...