Here are some of the latest news regarding crypto and blockchain that have not been mentioned:
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🌍 CBDC & Global Regulation
Pakistan will start a pilot for CBDC and virtual asset regulation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, announced the launch of a pilot for central bank digital currency as well as the finalization of virtual asset regulations. Pakistan is also exploring Bitcoin mining with surplus energy and forming a national Bitcoin reserve through the Pakistan Crypto Council.
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✈️ Crypto Payment Innovations in the Middle East
Emirates partners with Crypto.com to accept crypto payments
The airline has signed an initial agreement for customers to pay with cryptocurrency starting next year, as part of a strategy to attract digitally-savvy young segments in Dubai—which has now become a hub for crypto regulation and business.
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💼 Payment & Stablecoin
Ant International considers global stablecoin license
This subsidiary of Ant Group is seriously applying for stablecoin licenses in various countries, focusing not on crypto speculation, but on strengthening the global payment system.
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🏦 Cross-Border Payments in Russia
Russian companies rely on netting, gold, and crypto for overseas payments
Due to US sanctions, this method has become popular in Russia. Additionally, they are developing a “Transparent Blockchain” system to monitor crypto transactions, expected to be active by the end of 2025.
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📈 Institutional Trends & Diversification
Institutional crypto funds reach record—$167 billion in assets in May
Global crypto funds recorded a net inflow of $7 billion in one month, bringing total AUM to $167 billion. This indicates that investors are increasingly using crypto for hedging and diversification.
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🇮🇩 Local Developments
Expectations for COIN to become the crypto hub of Southeast Asia
Shareholder of PT Indokripto Koin Semesta (COIN), Andrew Hidayat, is optimistic that Indonesia will become the regional crypto hub, driven by high retail interest and regulatory certainty.
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