India

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
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1 September, 2026

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs

Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.
Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
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18 August, 2026

Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees

Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on...
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.
India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines
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11 August, 2026

India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines

India is updating its tax reporting guidance to include digital currencies, enhancing due diligence for financial institutions under the CARF.
Coinbase seeks all of your net worth, offers you a window seat
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17 June, 2026

Coinbase seeks all of your net worth, offers you a window seat

Coinbase aims to be the 'everything exchange,' encouraging users to store their net worth on the platform while promoting autonomy.
India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M
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8 June, 2026

India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M

India boosts digital payments and healthcare as UPI expands in Cambodia and its digital health ID—ABHA—reaches 900 million registrations in...