Shinhan and SBI Launch Stablecoin Testing in Japan and Korea
Shinhan and SBI Launch Stablecoin Testing in Japan and Korea
Shinhan Card and SBI VC Trade have signed an agreement to test stablecoins in Japan and Korea.
For the first time in 48 years, Japan has increased tourist visa fees fivefold
FinanceJun 29
For the first time in 48 years, Japan has increased tourist visa fees fivefold
Japan revised tourist visas for the first time in almost a half-century, and the changes were substantial. The government has announced a visa fee increase of around 400%, making entry
Revolut has received licenses from the UAE’s central bank and is preparing for full market launch
FinanceJun 18
Revolut has received licenses from the UAE’s central bank and is preparing for full market launch
British consumer Revolut has received Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services Category II licenses from the UAE Central Bank (CBUAE), completing a regulatory approval process that began in September
Egypt implemented an automated monorail network to relieve traffic in the metropolis
Egypt implemented an automated monorail network to relieve traffic in the metropolis
Egypt has officially inaugurated the first operational line of its groundbreaking automated monorail system, marking a major milestone as the first of its kind on the African continent. According to
Kraken secures VARA approval, expands into UAE
FinanceMay 21
Kraken secures VARA approval, expands into UAE
Kraken’s parent company, Payward , has received preliminary approval from the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) for broker-dealer, investment, and management licenses, enabling the exchange to operate in the UAE. The
Turkey has enacted a law to tighten control over gaming platforms
EconomicsApr 24
Turkey has enacted a law to tighten control over gaming platforms
The Turkish Parliament has approved a bill to impose strict supervision on gaming platforms with daily audiences of over 100,000. Steam, Epic Games Store and other services must appoint a
Belarus's tourism exports reached a historic high in 2025
EconomicsMar 12
Belarus's tourism exports reached a historic high in 2025
According to the results of 2025, Belarus set a record for tourism exports. The figure exceeded $392 million, a 46% increase compared to the previous year, according to the government