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Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
Nigeria’s central bank opens regulatory sandbox for digital assets
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17 August, 2026

Nigeria’s central bank opens regulatory sandbox for digital assets

Nigeria's CBN launches its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, supporting innovation in digital assets and financial services while ensuring consumer protection.
Respect the Mandala network!
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17 August, 2026

Respect the Mandala network!

In this piece, Kurt Wuckert Jr. explores the Mandala network’s three-layer design and how separation of concerns helps it scale...
Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments
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17 August, 2026

Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments

Stablecoins hit $135B in cross-border payments in 2025, while the IMF warns dollar-backed tokens could reshape FX demand in emerging...
Coins.ph and Skyro partner at ASEAN Tech Summit to expand digital payments and disbursements
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17 August, 2026

Coins.ph and Skyro partner at ASEAN Tech Summit to expand digital payments and disbursements

Coins.ph and Skyro join forces to enhance digital payments and financial inclusion in the Philippines with innovative QR code solutions.
Australia orders Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs to shut down
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14 August, 2026

Australia orders Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs to shut down

Australia's top financial crimes agency suspends Cryptolink, shutting down 96 crypto ATMs amid rising compliance concerns with AML regulations.