Philippines nears passage of eBayad digital payments bill
Philippine advances the eBayad Act, pushing digital payments for government services to reduce long lines, improve transparency, and speed up transactions.
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From NFTs to Community Hubs: Bea Llana on building Web3 for all
Bea Llana and Buhayin Creative Impact Studio are championing blockchain education, empowering women in tech and fostering innovation in the Web3 ecosystem.
Zimbabwe launches AI strategy; Mozambique unveils digital agency
Zimbabwe and Mozambique are advancing digital transformation with a national AI strategy and a new agency to enhance public services and innovation.
US crypto market structure passage: April, May, August or never?
U.S. crypto bill CLARITY nears deal amid SEC-CFTC shift, ethics clashes, and global scam crackdown; timeline tight as politics and rules collide.
South Korea AI crypto tax hunt; Brazil weighs stablecoin levy
South Korea allocates $2M for AI system against tax evasion while crypto groups in Brazil decries government's proposed taxation of stablecoin transactions.
Balkanization of Apple in the age of sovereign agents and actors
Apple's 50-year legacy highlights Silicon Valley's aging and the rise of individual sovereignty with AI and edge computing.
Backlash prompts Grammarly to rethink 'expert review' feature
Grammarly disables AI Expert Review after backlash from writers and academics, promising a redesign that lets experts control how their knowledge is used.
How blockchain will transform our world… silently
Blockchain’s real breakthrough may be its quiet integration into everyday systems, powering supply chains, finance, identity and energy behind the scenes.
Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions
Ripple announces a $750M share buyback and seeks an Australian Financial Services License through BC Payments, expanding its global infrastructure.
Barbados raises the bar for financial inclusivity with BIM Pay
Barbados' digital wallet, BIM Pay, is launching on March 31, with the central bank working on measures to ensure a smooth rollout.