Digital Payments

Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines
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9 January, 2026

Remitly and Coins.ph leverage stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments to the Philippines

Remitly and Coins.ph partnered to launch a stablecoin-powered remittance service, enabling low-cost transfers to the Philippines as adoption accelerates.
Russia launches digital ruble in government payments
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7 January, 2026

Russia launches digital ruble in government payments

Originally scheduled to launch in September, Russia has pushed up the rollout to January; digital ruble to be accepted in...
Stablecoins and iGaming: A shift from currency to infrastructure
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31 December, 2025

Stablecoins and iGaming: A shift from currency to infrastructure

Stablecoins became blockchain’s breakout use case in 2025, transforming iGaming payments as regulation and adoption pushed them into regulated markets.
Why the Philippines’ blockchain story deserves attention
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30 December, 2025

Why the Philippines’ blockchain story deserves attention

I spent most of 2025 covering blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines, and somewhere between fintech panels, startup

2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison
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30 December, 2025

2025 in compliance: Blockchain is more antidote than poison

In 2025, tighter digital asset regulations made compliance crucial, while the tech behind them increasingly helps businesses meet requirements.
Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market
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29 December, 2025

Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market

Mastercard’s acceptance network across Africa grew 45% this year; it opened new offices in Mauritius, Uganda and Ghana, and its...