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Coinbase Sets Sights on Thai Baht and Philippine Peso Stablecoins

Fintech News

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

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Over Half of Surveyed Singapore Users Own Cryptocurrency

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In recent years, the landscape of cryptocurrency and digital assets has experienced significant shifts, and Singapore, a nation known for its forward-thinking approach to fintech and digital innovation, is no exception.

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Payments Innovation Alliance Releases New Report Demystifying Cryptocurrency and Digital Payments

NACHA

Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published Diving into the Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency as a Form of Digital Payment. This resource outlines definitions, process flows and the role of participants in cryptocurrency.

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Will Singapore Realise Its Tokenisation Dreams?

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Rather than shying away from the complexities of the digital asset revolution, the city-state is actively embracing the potential of tokenisation and cryptocurrencies. With the addition of new industry participants like Euroclear and HSBC, GL1 is building a truly collaborative foundation for the future of tokenised asset trading.

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How Cryptocurrency is Shaping the Future of Payments in Canada

Clearly Payments

In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has redefined traditional notions of currency and payment systems worldwide. Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, operates on decentralized blockchain networks, enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks or financial institutions.

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New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations

PYMNTS

It will be easier for New York cryptocurrency businesses to launch in New York, thanks to a plan by regulators that would ease licensing rules. The DFS actions announced today, in consultation with numerous industry participants and the public, will boost responsible innovation and help get New York’s economy back on its feet.”.

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Changelly Celebrates Major Expansion: 1,000 Cryptocurrencies Now Available with Zero-Fee Valentine’s Promotion

Fintech Review

Changelly , an instant cryptocurrency exchange platform, marks two major milestones: expanding its cryptocurrency support to 1,000 coins across 185 blockchain networks. ” In addition to expanding its cryptocurrency offerings, Changelly has grown its partner network to over 600 companies, up from 500. .