More: digital economy
CBDCs in the Global South: Lessons from India, Nigeria, and Beyond
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are no longer theoretical. From the Bahamas’ Sand Dollar to Jamaica’s Jam-Dex, and Nigeria’s eNaira to India’s e-Rupee, countries...
Can a Cashless Vision Take Root?
Pakistan and the UAE have been talking about teaming up to push for a cashless economy and faster digital transformation. The UAE shared its...
Brazil’s Pix and the Geopolitics of Digital Payments
This July, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s instant-payment system, Pix. The question on the table is...
From Rupee to Crypto: Blockchain – A Game Changer in Pakistan’s Economy?
The story of Pakistan’s economy has always been intertwined with its struggle for stability, growth, and adaptation to global trends. For decades, the rupee...
QRIS Goes Global: Between Pride and Geopolitical Peril
When the Indonesian government announced its plan to expand QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard, a unified national QR code payment system) in cooperation...
Monetary Policy Meets Digital Innovation: Inside Egypt–China Central Bank Collaboration
Monetary cooperation between China and Egypt is witnessing significant development, with both sides agreeing on the need for further cooperation to address the challenges...
MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins: The New Standard for Regulated Digital Money in Europe
The introduction of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation marks a pivotal moment for the European crypto industry. Set to take full effect between...
ASEAN and Japan’s Collaborative Efforts in Greenwashing the Economy
Authors:Â Raissa Serafina Rayendra & Mohan M.R.T. Eteng Sitorus*
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan have ramped up efforts to link economic...
Is Your Online Store Getting Clicks But No Conversions? Here are 7 Proven Tactics to Try
For online stores looking to maximize their online visibility, Google Ads offers a powerful opportunity to secure a position at the top of Google...
How Public Finance Will Adapt to the Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
In the past two decades, we have witnessed the digitization of commerce, communication, and even culture. Now, we are standing at the frontier of...