South Korea

South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement
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29 June, 2026

South Korea seeks wider, stricter Travel Rule enforcement

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit urges expanding FATF’s crypto Travel Rule, calling for stricter AML controls and stronger global enforcement.
Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
South Korea pushes digital finance amid AI gap
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26 May, 2026

South Korea pushes digital finance amid AI gap

South Korea's financial watchdog pushes AI-led finance and digital reforms amid lagging AI investment by manufacturers, amid rising cybersecurity concerns.
Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
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14 May, 2026

Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report

Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...
Tanzania pushes ICT skills in education with UNESCO support
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13 May, 2026

Tanzania pushes ICT skills in education with UNESCO support

UNESCO-backed ICT training is helping Tanzania equip teachers with digital skills to modernize classrooms and expand tech-driven learning.
South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins
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8 May, 2026

South Korea shifts from crypto to stocks and stablecoins

South Koreans cut crypto holdings by half as investors shift to stocks and dollar-backed stablecoins amid market uncertainty.