Regulation

Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC
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22 July, 2025

Pakistan sets up new watchdog as central bank readies CBDC

The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will take over as the top watchdog, with central bank, SEC, taxman, and...
Philippines digital payments surpass 2024 targets, BSP says
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22 July, 2025

Philippines digital payments surpass 2024 targets, BSP says

Digital payments have overtaken cash-based transactions in the Philippines, accounting for 59% of overall transaction value in 2024.
Indonesia unveils AI Center of Excellence to increase adoption
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22 July, 2025

Indonesia unveils AI Center of Excellence to increase adoption

The Center of Excellence aims to establish Indonesia's sovereign AI infrastructure, and top of the list is to bring digital...
Digital assets threaten Nigeria’s monetary stability: IMF
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21 July, 2025

Digital assets threaten Nigeria’s monetary stability: IMF

The IMF recently noted that Nigerians can easily circumvent the FX controls using digital assets, which it says contributed to...
Is India ready for a national Bitcoin reserve?
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21 July, 2025

Is India ready for a national Bitcoin reserve?

With more countries setting up a Bitcoin reserve, India ponders whether it's time to establish its own, but some experts...
HK’s stablecoin signals China’s changing digital asset stance
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21 July, 2025

HK’s stablecoin signals China’s changing digital asset stance

Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime takes effect in two weeks, and a recent meeting by a top financial regulator focused on...
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