11/22/22, 4:29 PM Junta weaponises digital banking transition to starve resistance funding | Frontier Myanmar VOLUME 6, ISSUE 18 JANUARY 27, 2021 STORIES IN THIS ISSUE Myanmar enters 2021 with more friends than foes The early delivery of vaccines is one of the many boons of the country’s geopolitics, but to really take advantage, Myanmar must bury the legacy of its isolationist past. BECOME A FRONTIER MEMBER Will the Kayin BGF go quietly? Support our independent journalism and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content and analysis The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas. JOIN US SUBSCRIBE GET EXCLUSIVE DAILY UPDATES VIEW ALL ISSUES Stay on top of Myanmar current affairs with our Daily Briefing and Media Monitor newsletters. SUBSCRIBE JOIN THE COMMUNITY Sign up for our Frontier Fridays newsletter. It’s a free weekly round-up featuring the most important events shaping Myanmar Your email address SIGN UP https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/junta-weaponises-digital-banking-transition-to-starve-resistance-funding/ 8/9