Japan Post Bank, one of Japan's largest banks, announced that it will launch its own digital currency, DCJPY, in fiscal year 2026, pegged to customer deposits and at a 1-to-1 ratio with the yen.
With this move, the bank "will seek to transform dormant deposits into digital assets and attract new…
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Thailand launches crypto wallet for tourists
The Thai government took a significant step toward a digital tourism model with the launch of the TouristDigiPay crypto wallet. The tool will facilitate the use of cryptocurrencies by visitors and strengthen their adoption.
The government…
South Korea to have cryptocurrency regulatory framework ready in October
South Korea's bill for the creation of a stablecoin backed by the won, the country's currency, could be ready in October.
According to local media outlet MoneyToday on Monday, August 18, "the Financial Services Commission (FSC) will unveil…
Brazil leads crypto regulation in Latin America
The cryptocurrency exchange CryptoMKT has highlighted the work of the Central Bank of Brazil in crypto regulation, making the country a leader in Latin America.
According to the platform, the South American country follows international…
Eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held in Medellín
The eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held on August 21st and 22nd at the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Colombia, sponsored by the global crypto exchange platform Bitfinex.
The event, one of the most important in Latin America,…
Western Union explores introducing its own stablecoin for global remittances
Western Union could soon have its own stablecoin, CEO Devin McGranahan recently revealed. The goal is to launch a dollar-pegged token for the US market, expanding its service portfolio and becoming the first major global remittance provider…
Bitcoin Infinity Day is celebrated on August 21st.
Bitcoin Infinity Day is celebrated on August 21st. It is an emblematic date celebrated since 2021, which combines the well-known infinity symbol and the number 8. But in reality, it is the day of the largest supply of Bitcoin, at 21 million…
Indonesian government considers creating a national Bitcoin reserve
Last week, the Bitcoin Indonesia group held a meeting with the country's vice-presidential office to discuss the proposal for a Bitcoin reserve to help strengthen the economy.
The strategic reserve in the market's leading cryptocurrency is…
Artificial intelligence warns of Bitcoin price drop
In a context where Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has maintained an upward trend for several weeks, ChatGPT's predictions for the coming months point to a drop even below $100,000.
Currently, the digital asset is trading above…
Cavecom-e: cryptocurrency use for remittances in Venezuela grows 40 %
The president of the Venezuelan Chamber of Electronic Commerce (Cavecom-e), Richard Ujueta, noted that the use of cryptocurrencies to send remittances to the country has increased by 40 %.
Ujueta indicated that the “use of stable…
Montevideo to host Blockchain Summit Global 2025
The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, will host the Blockchain Summit Global 2025 this Friday, July 25, a highly important event in the digital finance sector, where more than 20,000 people are expected to attend.
The city "will become the…
Bolivia implements regulations on financial technology platforms and virtual assets
The director of the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) of Bolivia, Ivette Espinoza, announced last week the entry into force of regulations for financial technology platforms and those linked to digital assets.
The regulations,…