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Today, 1.3 billion adults, mostly women, remain outside the formal financial system, while lower-income consumers struggle to access suitable financial services. Despite the hype, stablecoins are not the best solution to either problem.

7 Oct 2026

Chinese worker in steel mill

Carbon markets in the region are growing fast, but their credibility still depends on strong evidence grounded in real-world data.

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Requiring disclosures is an essential step for building integrity and unlocking the potential of blockchain technology.

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Measuring environmental impact has historically been prohibitively expensive, but technology can change the equation. Blockchain advocate Sunny Lu argues that verified sustainability can help brands build trust with eco-conscious consumers.

1 March 2023

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28 January 2022

15 October 2019

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25 January 2019

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22 May 2018

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7 May 2018

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15 August 2017

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3 June 2017

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