Stablecoins find traction beyond traditional finance Stablecoins have quietly become one of the most widely used financial instruments in the digital economy. Pegged to fiat currencies and designed to minimise volatility, they now process an estimated 46 trillion dollars in transactions annually, a
Digital finance enters a decisive phase Digital finance is moving beyond experimentation and into a more consequential phase as pilot programmes give way to real world deployment. Regulated stablecoins, tokenised bonds, and on chain settlement systems are no longer niche concepts confined to
China is preparing to significantly upgrade its digital yuan as global interest in stablecoins continues to grow, signalling a new phase in the country’s approach to digital currency and financial infrastructure. The shift reflects Beijing’s effort to ensure its central bank digital currency
Stablecoins enter the global travel checkout Shanghai based online travel group Trip.com has begun testing stablecoin payments for some overseas users, marking a notable step in the gradual integration of digital assets into mainstream commerce. The company is allowing eligible customers to pay
Crypto enthusiasm grows but fundamental questions remain Interest in cryptocurrencies continues to expand, driven by technological optimism and increasing political attention. In the United States, the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act in July reinforced the idea
China’s global influence has traditionally been built through trade, infrastructure, and long term economic partnerships. From manufacturing supply chains to development finance, its presence is deeply embedded across emerging and developed markets alike. As the global economy becomes more digital, however, influence is
China’s rural revitalisation strategy aims to rebalance development after decades of urban led growth. While poverty reduction has achieved significant success, gaps remain in income, access to finance, and market connectivity between cities and the countryside. As policymakers focus on modern agriculture, rural
China’s governance model places a strong emphasis on social stability, predictability, and centralized coordination. This approach has delivered rapid development, large scale infrastructure, and relative public order, but it also limits individual financial autonomy compared with more liberal systems. As digital finance evolves,
China’s technology sector is operating under sustained external pressure. Export controls, investment screening, and limits on access to advanced chips have reshaped how Chinese firms innovate and scale. While much attention focuses on hardware bottlenecks and semiconductor constraints, a quieter adaptation is taking
China is the world’s largest producer of renewable energy and also its largest consumer of fossil fuels. This dual reality defines the country’s green transition. Massive investment in solar, wind, hydro, and electric vehicles signals long term commitment, yet coal remains a stabilizing
