Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives
Hong Kong's stablecoin market gains a distributor bank as card transactions top $10B, while the UAE emerges as a model for the new sovereign stablecoin era.
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AI The AI bubble needs 3 miracles
In this piece, Kurt Wuckert Jr. looks at AI’s $1 trillion boom and how it faces a financing problem as uncertain revenue challenges the industry’s math.
Kenya, Ethiopia boost digital ID; Zimbabwe tackle digital risks
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe are boosting digital transformation through improved digital ID systems, GDP growth, and a focus on cybersecurity in payments.
Bitcoin faces pressure from EU carbon rules, UK banks
EU carbon prices may drive block reward miners overseas, while U.K. banks face accusations of restricting access to bank services for digital asset firms.
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury markets, and AI agents.
Syria races to modernize finance; Pakistan sets licensing deadline
Syria moves to launch a new electronic payment system, while Pakistan orders crypto exchanges to seek preliminary approval or face regulatory action.
Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves ahead with its digital euro plans.
US banks eye own blockchain as tokenized deposits pose threat
U.S. banks face risks from tokenized deposits as blockchain adoption grows, while surveys reveal mixed views on crypto ownership and retirement accounts.
Philippines digital payments hit $310B in 2026
Digital payments in the Philippines surpassed $310 billion through its two main electronic transfer systems in just the first seven months of 2026.
South Korea targets crypto violations with AI, new law
South Korea steps up crypto oversight with an AI surveillance system and new legislation targeting market manipulation and unregistered crypto firms.