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Highlights: India plans to launch a digital currency to enable faster and paperless transactions. India aims to curb risky trading while supporting digital innovation in the industry. The digital rupee signals a shift toward digital tokens as India keeps up […]

Highlights: Nine major European banks join to create a euro-backed digital stablecoin by 2026. The stablecoin aims to enable fast, low-cost payments across borders anytime globally. Project sparks debate online because this initiative potentially challenges the European Central Bank’s digital […]

Highlights: Bank of Korea creates virtual asset unit to lead stablecoin talks and crypto monitoring. BOK also renames the CBDC team to show a move from research to real digital work. The bank delays CBDC test as stablecoin support grows […]

Highlights: Belarus plans to launch its digital ruble for businesses by late 2026. The central bank is building the digital ruble platform with local software and clear rules for its use. Belarus and Russia are working together to link their […]

Highlights: Bank of Korea will launch a CBDC pilot called Hangang with 100,000 participants in April. Participants will be able to convert bank deposits into digital tokens for payments at affiliated merchants. The Hangang CBDC program aims to streamline transactions […]

Highlights: 31% of central banks have delayed CBDC implementation, while others proceed with plans. Regulatory, political, and economic challenges contribute to delays in CBDC development. Another report shows 134 countries are exploring digital currencies, with 66 in advanced stages of […]

Highlights: The United States Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with a 68-29 vote. Bessent will oversee $28 trillion in Treasury debt and influence fiscal and financial policy. Ripple CEO and Senator Crapo praised Bessent’s appointment for his finance […]

Highlights: ECB proposes a digital euro to counter the rise of dollar-backed stablecoins. Trump’s executive order prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC. European banks fear losing deposits due to ECB-backed digital wallets. The European Central Bank (ECB) is […]

Highlights: Trump’s executive order aims to position the U.S. as a global crypto leader. The Presidential Working Group will evaluate the creation of a national digital assets reserve. The order bans CBDCs and suggests using seized assets for the national […]

Highlights: Trump’s inauguration lacked mention of digital assets despite strong crypto industry support. Crypto leaders remain optimistic, anticipating pro-crypto actions despite a quiet first day. Trump’s executive orders may ease crypto restrictions, including a potential CBDC ban. On January 20, […]

Highlights: Bank of England commits to cash supply as Britcoin advances, ensuring consumer choice in payment methods. Britcoin to coexist with cash, easing concerns of surveillance and offering secure digital payment options. BoE pushes banks for innovation in payment systems, […]

Highlights: IMF urges El Salvador to reconsider Bitcoin policies and strengthen the regulatory framework for crypto. Despite the IMF’s stance, El Salvador’s GDP has risen over 10% since adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. IMF introduced the “REDI” framework to promote […]