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Stablecoin Risks and the Illusion of Banking Independence
Digital & Technology Stablecoin Risks and the Illusion of Banking Independence

Introduction The pervasive assumption that digital assets exist entirely outside the sphere of failing commercial banks has recently become one of the most expensive misunderstandings in the world of modern corporate treasury management. While the decentralized movement was founded on the principle

Will the UK Force Apple to Open NFC for Fintech Competition?
Digital & Technology Will the UK Force Apple to Open NFC for Fintech Competition?

The formal consultation period regarding Apple’s contactless technology is set to run until November 17, 2026, marking a critical turning point for the future of UK mobile payments. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken action to challenge the ironclad control Apple maintains over

Sri Lanka's Banks Face Growing Risks Amid Offshore Lending Surge
Capital, Risk & Assets Sri Lanka's Banks Face Growing Risks Amid Offshore Lending Surge

While official Stage 3 loan ratios show a mathematical improvement, the absolute value of non-performing assets continues to climb across the banking landscape. Sri Lankan financial institutions have embarked on an aggressive expansion, pivoting from traditional domestic lending toward a

How Is Zemen Bank Supporting Women-Led Small Businesses?
Banking How Is Zemen Bank Supporting Women-Led Small Businesses?

Priya Jaiswal joins us to discuss the strategic maneuvers of Zemen Bank as it navigates a transformative era in the Ethiopian financial landscape. With a specific focus on the burgeoning sector of women-led small and medium enterprises, the bank is redefining how institutional support translates

Will EBA Oversight of USDC Change Stablecoin Regulation?
Digital & Technology Will EBA Oversight of USDC Change Stablecoin Regulation?

With reserves reaching approximately $77 billion, USDC has become the inaugural digital asset to cross the significance threshold defined by the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. This regulatory landmark, established on October 14, 2026, signifies a profound evolution in how

How Can Banks Stop Deepfake-Driven Identity Theft?
Regulatory & Compliance How Can Banks Stop Deepfake-Driven Identity Theft?

The rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the threat landscape for global financial institutions, making the verification of human biological presence the most critical challenge of the current decade. As the banking industry navigates the midpoint of the

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