Finance

IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk
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13 April, 2026

IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk

IMF warns tokenized finance can speed up financial crises, leaving less time to respond, while stablecoins risk confidence-driven runs without...
Digital payments rise but cash still leads in the Philippines
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10 April, 2026

Digital payments rise but cash still leads in the Philippines

Digital wallets and A2A payments gain ground in the Philippines, yet cash remains key as the country moves toward a...
Namibia sets 2030 vision for digital payments growth
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8 April, 2026

Namibia sets 2030 vision for digital payments growth

Bank of Namibia unveils NPS Strategy 2026–2030 to modernize payments, expand digital transformation, and support inclusive economic development.
Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member
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30 March, 2026

Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member

Piero Cipollone says tokenized deposits and stablecoins need central bank money, as the EU plans digital euro standards and Pontes'...
FSB annual report warns gaps in ‘crypto’ regulation
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27 March, 2026

FSB annual report warns gaps in ‘crypto’ regulation

International body FSB warns of regulatory gaps in digital currencies that threaten financial stability; calls for a resilient digital asset...
Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay
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18 March, 2026

Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay

Barbados' digital wallet, BIM Pay, is launching on March 31, with the central bank working on measures to ensure a...