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The European Central Bank is looking for experts who can help define how a potential digital euro can be used across ATMs and payment terminals. The ECB published an announcement on Wednesday, opening applications for two workstreams under its Rulebook…
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Bank of Japan’s Ueda backs…
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The U.S. Senate delivered a decisive bipartisan blow to the prospect of a Federal Reserve–issued digital dollar on Tuesday, advancing a sweeping housing reform package that includes an explicit ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Senate tacks CBDC…
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Stablecoins are meant to do what money should do: maintain value, move instantly when needed, and earn the trust of the people using them.
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Sovereign digital currencies, CDBCs, and stablecoins must be architected to protect user data while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has urged major economies to focus on developing central bank digital currencies instead of stablecoins, which it believes pose mounting risks to financial stability and monetary sovereignty. “Stablecoins have emerged as a…
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The next phase of the CBDC journey calls for collaboration between central banks, commercial banks, and tech innovators.
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The South African Reserve Bank has postponed CBDC plans, choosing instead to prioritize payment system modernization.
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South Africa does not have a “strong immediate need” for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the time being, according to the country’s central bank. The South African Reserve Bank has published a position paper on the viability of…
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Bank Indonesia plans to release its own version of a “national stablecoin” backed by government bonds. The digital securities will be backed by the digital rupiah. According to a report by CNBC Indonesia, Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo announced that…
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The People’s Bank of China has officially established the Digital RMB Operation and Management Center as the nation prepares its digital currency for widespread adoption. According to a recent report by Chinese media Capital Finance, the Governor of the central…
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Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the…
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Global Settlement Network and Uganda’s Diacente Group are launching a $5.5 billion tokenized economy, combining real-world infrastructure and a national CBDC to drive economic growth. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, Global Settlement Network (GSN), a leading blockchain…
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The European Central Bank has picked external providers that will help in the rollout of its anticipated digital euro. The ECB said in an announcement on Oct. 2 that it has selected providers for five components and services of the…
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The U.S. government is demonstrating respect for privacy and prefers stablecoins over central bank-issued digital assets. President Donald Trump restricted the development of CBDCs, citing privacy concerns. However, the Treasury Department and the Bank of International Settlements are already exploring…
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Japan Post Bank is preparing to launch DCJPY, a yen-backed digital currency on a private blockchain. Japan Post Bank to roll out DCJPY Japan Post Bank, one of Japan’s largest financial institutions that manages about $1.3 trillion in deposits, is…
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