Japan’s Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility study for the Philippines and Vietnam
According to Nikkei, the two countries are revamping their CBDCs efforts in response to the growing popularity of Chinese payments apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay.
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Led by its Chairman Xi Jinping, China is all in on blockchain as Bahamas explores CBDC. Regulators are also stepping up their game as blockchain makes its mark
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While Libra faces tough regulatory scrutiny in Europe and the U.S, in Africa, it would also have to face tough competition from established players.