Payments

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...
Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain
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23 December, 2025

Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain

Visa has created a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain—complete with a new country manager—to boost digital payments...
Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play
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19 December, 2025

Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play

At a conference launching Project Bayani, blockchain shifts from speculation to practical finance, with wallets powering $60B tokenization market by...
UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026
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17 December, 2025

UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026

FCA sets ambitious 2026 goals, expanding its sandbox to support stablecoins while advancing AI digitization and tokenization in financial innovation.