APAC

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies
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9 September, 2026

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies

Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for...
Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia
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8 September, 2026

Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia

Asia-Pacific embraces digital assets as South Korea advances tokenized securities, Australia tightens crypto rules, and Taiwan plans stablecoin rules.
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
France warns of tokenized MMF risks as sector surges 80% in H1
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17 July, 2025

France warns of tokenized MMF risks as sector surges 80% in H1

Banque de France says the interconnectedness of these tokenized MMFs with traditional finance could cause contagion as the sector surges...
Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes
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20 May, 2025

Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes

The Worldpay report says that cash is unlikely to get wiped out and may have found its floor; it will...