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BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk
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30 June, 2026

BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk

A BIS report warns stablecoins are ill-suited as money due to trust issues and dollarization risks, while highlighting blockchain's broader...
France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.
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%.
India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs
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6 January, 2026

India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs

The RBI emphasizes prioritizing central bank digital currencies over stablecoins to enhance financial stability and maintain trust in money.
Global coordination or fragmentation on digital asset standards?
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31 December, 2025

Global coordination or fragmentation on digital asset standards?

As crypto adoption surges and market cap surpasses $4T in 2025, global regulators push for unified AML and tax standards,...