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Rs 4,500 Crore Shockwave: How Pakistan Are Threatening Global Cricket Ecosystem
T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan: In the modern cricket economy, some matches are bigger than trophies. India vs Pakistan in a T20 World Cup isn't just a fixture on a schedule - it's the fixture.
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Global Liquor Giants Seek Rs 2,985 Crore Payment From Telangana
Alcohol industry groups representing Heineken, Diageo and Pernod Ricard have urged the southern Indian state of Telangana to settle $337 million in overdue payments, saying further delay risks supply shortages and threatens business continuity, a let
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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Crypto Firms Form Global Alliance to Standardise Stablecoin Payments
A group of major blockchain organisations, including Solana Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, and Fireblocks, has launched the Blockchain Payments Alliance to improve interoperability and compliance across stablecoin payments. The collaboration seeks to create unified standards for digital transactions, reduce fragmentation ...
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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"India Is Global Powerhouse Of Digital Financial Transactions": PM Modi
India today accounts for around 50 per cent of all digital monetary transactions - including those via UPI, or unified payments interface, applications - in the world, and dominates this space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday night.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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Rs 4,500 Crore Shockwave: How Pakistan Are Threatening Global Cricket Ecosystem
T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan: In the modern cricket economy, some matches are bigger than trophies. India vs Pakistan in a T20 World Cup isn't just a fixture on a schedule - it's the fixture.
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Global Liquor Giants Seek Rs 2,985 Crore Payment From Telangana
Alcohol industry groups representing Heineken, Diageo and Pernod Ricard have urged the southern Indian state of Telangana to settle $337 million in overdue payments, saying further delay risks supply shortages and threatens business continuity, a let
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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Crypto Firms Form Global Alliance to Standardise Stablecoin Payments
A group of major blockchain organisations, including Solana Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, and Fireblocks, has launched the Blockchain Payments Alliance to improve interoperability and compliance across stablecoin payments. The collaboration seeks to create unified standards for digital transactions, reduce fragmentation ...
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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"India Is Global Powerhouse Of Digital Financial Transactions": PM Modi
India today accounts for around 50 per cent of all digital monetary transactions - including those via UPI, or unified payments interface, applications - in the world, and dominates this space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday night.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
