Asia
US regulator flags tokenization risk as Asia pushes digital money
SEC identifies tokenization as a high-risk area for 2027, while Southeast Asian banks join BLOOM for digital money, and HSBC...
HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar
HSBC RedCoin launches in Hong Kong as Asia's stablecoin use grows; meanwhile, the UAE pilots dirham payments, and euro stablecoins...
Nigeria, Ethiopia push digitalization across Africa
Kazakhstan advances a tenge-pegged stablecoin and $50M Iconic Tower tokenization as Nigeria and Ethiopia expand digitalization efforts.
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.
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Hanoi AI classrooms hit 92% student engagement
Hanoi's education sector is integrating AI and digital resources to enhance learning, boost student engagement, and support innovative teaching methods.
