Regulation

White House accuses banks of ‘hijacking’ crypto market structure push
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12 March, 2026

White House accuses banks of ‘hijacking’ crypto market structure push

The White House pressures banks to accept stablecoin ‘rewards’ as crypto rule stalls, while bankers push back and Binance disputes...
Swiss e-ID launch delayed; Ireland’s digital transformation
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12 March, 2026

Swiss e-ID launch delayed; Ireland’s digital transformation

European countries are progressing on digital IDs, with Ireland aiming for 100% digitized public services by 2030 and Switzerland delaying...
Japan’s regulator to probe Sanae Token memecoin named after PM
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12 March, 2026

Japan’s regulator to probe Sanae Token memecoin named after PM

Japan's FSA may investigate the Sanae Token memecoin for regulatory violations, following Prime Minister Takaichi's statement distancing herself from it.
Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B
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11 March, 2026

Japan probes CBDC as e-payment market projected to reach $227B

Japan's digital payment and digital wallet market is set to reach $227B by 2026, as the BoJ explores wholesale CBDC...
US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats
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10 March, 2026

US banks not ready to cave after Trump’s stablecoin threats

U.S. banks stand firm against stablecoin threats while the Treasury shifts views on coin mixers. CLARITY Act faces hurdles amid...
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...