Latest News and Articles about CBDC
Tom Emmer Appointed Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee: A Crypto-Friendly Move
Pro-Crypto Congressman Tom Emmer Takes Helm as Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee In a landmark move that signals a bullish stance on cryptocurrency from the U.S. government, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer, a vocal advocate for the digital asset space, has been appointed Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and […]
Read MoreEmma Reynolds Appointed U.K. Economic Secretary to Lead Crypto and CBDC Initiatives
U.K. Appoints Emma Reynolds as Economic Secretary to Oversee Crypto and CBDC Plans Emma Reynolds has been appointed as the U.K.’s new economic secretary, replacing Tulip Siddiq who stepped down for personal reasons. Charged with overseeing the nation’s cryptocurrency regulation and the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC, a digital form of a […]
Read MoreU.K. Central Bank Launches Digital Pound Labs to Explore CBDC Viability
U.K. Central Bank Opens Digital Pound Labs to Test CBDC Feasibility Imagine a future where your pounds are digital. The Bank of England (BoE) is now exploring this reality by launching “Digital Pound Labs,” an initiative aimed at testing the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), or digital pound. BoE launches Digital Pound […]
Read MoreRBI Boosts Digital Rupee: Officer Reimbursements and Gig Worker Loans Initiated
India’s RBI Pushes Digital Rupee Adoption with Officer Reimbursements In a bold move to revolutionize India’s financial landscape, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is pushing the envelope with its digital rupee initiative. By depositing reimbursement allowances directly into its officers’ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallets, the RBI aims to foster greater familiarity and […]
Read MoreRussia Mandates Digital Ruble Use Starting July 2025: Banks and Merchants Required
Russia’s State Duma Pushes Forward with Digital Ruble Mandate Russia’s State Duma has introduced a new bill that mandates the use of the digital ruble, the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), starting from July 1, 2025. Russia’s CBDC, the digital ruble, becomes mandatory for banks and merchants. Implementation begins July 1, 2025, expanding to […]
Read MoreSingapore’s Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Eyes Tight Regulation
Singapore’s Central Bank Sees Bright Future for Stablecoins as Payment Instruments The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is cautiously optimistic about the potential of stablecoins to become a mainstream payment method, provided they are tightly regulated. MAS’s managing director, Chia Der Jiun, emphasized the critical role of regulation in maintaining value stability, setting the stage […]
Read MoreSberbank Joins Russia’s Digital Ruble Pilot, Boosting CBDC Adoption
Russia’s Largest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Pilot Program Russia’s financial giant, Sberbank, has boldly stepped into the digital age by joining the digital ruble pilot program. Alongside TBank and Tochka Bank, this move elevates the total number of participating credit organizations to 15, showcasing the Central Bank of Russia’s (CBR) strong support for digital currency. […]
Read MoreRBI’s Digital Rupee Struggles Against UPI Dominance in India
Is RBI’s Push for Instant Payments Hindering CBDC Adoption? In Mumbai, trying to pay for your chai with the new digital rupee might feel like bringing a knife to a gunfight, as everyone around you swipes their UPI. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolled out its blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital […]
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