Finance

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.
Hong Kong clears path for first stablecoin licenses in Q1
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26 January, 2026

Hong Kong clears path for first stablecoin licenses in Q1

Hong Kong will grant its first stablecoin licenses in Q1, as the central bank enforces capital and anti-money laundering rules...
New York Stock Exchange unveils tokenized share trading platform
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22 January, 2026

New York Stock Exchange unveils tokenized share trading platform

NYSE seeks approval for a new platform offering 24/7 tokenized shares, instant settlement, and stablecoin funding alongside traditional securities.
Pakistan to explore digital finance with World Liberty Financial
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20 January, 2026

Pakistan to explore digital finance with World Liberty Financial

Pakistan's Ministry of Finance signs an MOU with World Liberty Financial to enhance digital finance and the use of stablecoins...
Japan to tokenize local government bonds
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13 January, 2026

Japan to tokenize local government bonds

While private and publicly traded firms can issue digital bonds, local governments have watched from the sidelines, but this could...
Coins.ph CEO: Stablecoins could be next big leap for payments
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12 January, 2026

Coins.ph CEO: Stablecoins could be next big leap for payments

Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou says stablecoins could slash costly fees and delays in payments, positioning them as crypto’s next growth...