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• [New] Credit and payment institutions should see the digital euro as an opportunity to complement the digital financial services that they are providing. FinExtra
• [New] By 2028, we want to make sure that the policies that we put in place will allow Australians, particularly vulnerable cohorts of Australians, to be confident participants in the digital economy, to feel safe online, to make informed decisions about the security of the technology they choose to use. Department of Home Affairs Website
• [New] In the last quarter of 2026, the European Commission foresees the launch of the Digital Fairness Act, which will play a key role in the use of digital technology, platform algorithms and addictive designs to protect consumers vulnerability. Publyon
• [New] The IT and related technology services sector is positioned for strong growth heading into 2026, fueled by enterprise digital transformation, cloud adoption and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence. Monitordaily
• [New] As of 2025, leading technology firms are allocating unprecedented capital to build the foundational systems that will define the next decade of digital transformation. Ainvest
• [New] Digital finance, blockchain technology, and geopolitical realignment will further decentralize global transactions. Edge-Forex
• [New] The sharp rise to $1.3 billion by 2033 underscores how smart contracts are becoming a mainstream technology for secure, automated digital agreements. CoinLaw
• [New] For global hubs like Mumbai, where technology adoption is rapid and industries are continuously seeking digital transformation, spatial computing represents a powerful opportunity. Intellitron Genesis -
• The Asia-Pacific region promises rapid growth, driven by digital transformation and increased credit risk focus. Yahoo Finance
• An investment platform plans to use blockchain technology to allow users to invest in digital shares of SpaceX. Yahoo News
• In 2025, the latest features and tools of technology will aid businesses in getting beneficial results from online handles. Spectrum Solutions
• Indonesia's digital economy grew to US$ 82 billion in 2023 and is expected to exceed US$ 110 billion by 2025, supported by more than 80% digital payment adoption and fintech lending that surpassed US$ 10 billion in 2024. ASEAN Business News
• Technology Enables Giving: Asian philanthropy's tech integration suggests opportunities for digital innovation in donor engagement. Business Initiative
• The online category alone could add $78 billion between 2024 and 2029, growing quickly due to technology and changes in shopper habits. GOODSTONE
• As Thailand positions itself as a rising economic force - with strong potential in digital innovation, green technology, and high-value manufacturing - political and security concerns, including renewed conflict with Cambodia, raise concerns about its domestic trajectory. Asia House
• As the mining landscape evolves in the face of numerous challenges and opportunities, mining companies must make the strategic choice to prioritize the integration of digital twin technology to remain competitive and compliant with rapidly changing global industry standards. Brightpath Associates
• In 2025, digital platform regulation has emerged as a defining geopolitical battleground, reshaping investment risk profiles for global technology firms. Ainvest
• Keir Starmer's plan for digital IDs risks creating an enormous hacking target, a cybersecurity expert has warned, as technology companies prepared to bid for contracts that could run into billions of pounds. The Guardian
• If Trump appoints someone aligned with his monetary policies, prioritizing growth and liquidity over inflation, crypto could see an unprecedented period of growth, potentially ushering in a new mega cycle for digital assets. Coinpedia Fintech News
• Refining concept notes, mapping critical innovation actors, operationalizing AI and digital tools, and mainstreaming gender will collectively strengthen global climate-technology ecosystems. Sustainable Development Solutions Network
• As of 2025, the metaverse technology landscape is shifting from hype to practical, industry-driven applications, and the next few years will decide if it becomes a new digital frontier or a niche playground. DexViews
• The Amazon Credit Card will prioritize a seamless and secure experience, with a fully digital application process, as well as a convenient digital-first card management and loyalty solution. FinExtra

Last updated: 06 November 2025