Asia

US regulator flags tokenization risk as Asia pushes digital money
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27 October, 2026

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
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1 October, 2026

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
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22 September, 2026

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
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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.
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

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
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11 June, 2026

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.