Regulation

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...
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...