Regulation

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...
FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules
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9 March, 2026

FATF warns stablecoin P2P transfer risks, urges global rules

The Financial Action Task Force warns stablecoins and unhosted wallets could enable illicit finance via P2P transfers without regulated intermediaries.
ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy
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9 March, 2026

ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy

A European Central Bank paper warns stablecoins in the eurozone may cut bank deposits, curb credit and weaken EU monetary...
Sri Lanka gears up for digital era with new laws, national ID
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9 March, 2026

Sri Lanka gears up for digital era with new laws, national ID

Sri Lanka moves to secure its future with proposed Digital Economy Act and Cyber Security Act, building legal defense to...
Turkey moves to tax crypto trading in landmark bill
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5 March, 2026

Turkey moves to tax crypto trading in landmark bill

The Turkish parliament debates sweeping crypto tax reform as the AK Party seeks to formalize the country's booming digital asset...
Philippines: DepEd approves AI use in public schools
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5 March, 2026

Philippines: DepEd approves AI use in public schools

The Philippines’ DepEd allows AI tools like ChatGPT in public schools under strict guidelines, keeping teachers in control and limiting...