Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenization.
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Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.