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UK Treasury Consolidates Payment Regulation as Digital Assets Enter Mainstream

HM Treasury merges payment regulators while creating unified frameworks for stablecoins and tokenised deposits, signaling Britain's push toward digital finance leadership.…

Elena Rosato· 13 May 2026 · 3 min read

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Syria Rejoins Global Financial System as Visa and Mastercard Return After 15 Years

The EU's restoration of trade relations with Syria marks a pivotal moment as major payment networks resume operations after a 15-year hiatus.…

Klaus Hartmann· 12 May 2026 · 2 min read