South Korea
South Korea CBDC ‘Project Hangang’ phase 2 targets 500K users
South Korea's Bank of Korea launches Phase 2 of its CBDC pilot, featuring new banking-like features and increased user engagement...
South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules
South Korea plans to include digital assets within a new state asset management framework, while Japan enacts stricter digital currency...
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
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
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
Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...
