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South Korea caps digital asset lending rates at 20%
South Korea caps digital asset lending at 20% interest, banning leverage services to enhance user protection and market stability amid...
Nepal, Zimbabwe act on financial risks as digital use grows
Nepal strengthens key payment systems to prevent disruptions, while Zimbabwe’s digital transactions surge 34% amid economic recovery.
ECB president warns on stablecoin risks, calls for strict oversight
ECB President Lagarde gave a speech on stablecoin risks, arguing that the EU should impose the same stringent reserve requirements...
Less than half of UK adults carry a physical wallet: report
While cash remains critical in the digital age, it is gradually being phased out as younger generations increase their reliance...
South Africa’s tax agency doubles down on ‘crypto’ tax evaders
One report says that in a country where 6M citizens hold digital assets, only 17,000 declared them in their tax...
Yen-pegged tokens in the works at Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank will launch a yen-pegged digital asset by FY 2026, offering faster settlements and lower costs through blockchain-powered...