Finance

South Korea revives CBDC program for government subsidies
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2 January, 2026

South Korea revives CBDC program for government subsidies

South Korea had temporarily suspended its CBDC program in 2025, but the central bank is reportedly reviving it amid growing...
JPMorgan predicts $600 billion stablecoin market by 2028
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31 December, 2025

JPMorgan predicts $600 billion stablecoin market by 2028

While some predict that stablecoins will be worth trillions in a few years, JPMorgan claims that they have yet to...
2025: Stablecoins ready for liftoff
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29 December, 2025

2025: Stablecoins ready for liftoff

Stablecoins were already widely used before crypto went mainstream, and new laws and global instability in 2025 set the stage...
Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market
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29 December, 2025

Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market

Mastercard’s acceptance network across Africa grew 45% this year; it opened new offices in Mauritius, Uganda and Ghana, and its...
UK lawmakers warn stablecoin plans risk stifling innovation
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19 December, 2025

UK lawmakers warn stablecoin plans risk stifling innovation

UK lawmakers urge the Bank of England to rethink proposed stablecoin caps and reserve rules, warning the measures could drive...
UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026
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17 December, 2025

UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026

FCA sets ambitious 2026 goals, expanding its sandbox to support stablecoins while advancing AI digitization and tokenization in financial innovation.