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Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin
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10 March, 2026

Vietnam e-wallet market up 26.6%, AI rules begin

Vietnam's prepaid card and digital wallet market is booming, with strong growth projections. The country also leads Southeast Asia in...
Tether’s 2025 sees profits down, loans up, controversy constant
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3 February, 2026

Tether’s 2025 sees profits down, loans up, controversy constant

Tether's Q4 2025 shows profit decline amidst rising loans and regulatory scrutiny, raising concerns over crypto crime victim support and...
Tether launches US-facing stablecoin, Circle investors say ‘meh’
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28 January, 2026

Tether launches US-facing stablecoin, Circle investors say ‘meh’

Tether launches USAT, a U.S.-compliant stablecoin aimed at competing with USDC, while addressing regulatory challenges and expanding market adoption.
Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC
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21 January, 2026

Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC

Bermuda teams up with Coinbase and Circle to launch an onchain economy and expand USDC payments, while India wants BRICS...
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...
Tether wheels and self-deals, BoE open stablecoin consultation
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12 November, 2025

Tether wheels and self-deals, BoE open stablecoin consultation

Tether fuels a $767M Rumble-Northern Data deal and pushes its U.S. stablecoin, as the Bank of England, Brazil, and Japan...