Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant
Japan’s digital yen pilot cleared key technical hurdles, but the Bank of Japan has yet to decide on issuance as other assets reshape its CBDC debate.
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Europe's digital asset landscape: Lords, links, and limits
Digital asset rules take center stage as lawmakers back a comprehensive strategy, while EU watchdogs warn of risks and industry pushes to raise DLT limits.
Philippines brings notarization online with e-notary
The Philippines is taking notarization online from October 19, cutting a paper-based step transactions and bringing end-to-end digital services closer.
Stablecoin grows as more countries explore sovereign tokens
Switzerland and Uzbekistan advance stablecoin projects as cross-border stablecoin payments grow, though the pace may slow in 2026.
As BTC struggles, block reward miners say Zcash so hot right now
Block reward miners are pivoting to AI/HPC as BTC mining returns weaken, while Zcash gains traction and Sweden pursues millions in mining back taxes.
Google WeatherNext 3 sets a new mark for AI weather forecasting
Google DeepMind's WeatherNext 3 offers hyper-local, real-time weather forecasts with great accuracy, enhancing forecasting for storms and clean energy.
UK may lift prediction market ban; SoKor, Poland 'crypto' bill stall
U.K. weighs lifting its prediction markets ban as South Korea’s digital-asset bill stalls and Poland remains locked in a crypto regulatory deadlock.
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Malaysia invests in digital health; Australasia forms assurance body
Saudi Arabia advances digital agriculture with a new strategy, as Malaysia expands digital health funding, and Australasia strengthens AI health assurance.
Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money laundering risks.