Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged central banks worldwide to prioritize Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins for enhanced cross-border payments. His comments […]
India Prioritizes CBDC over Crypto in Regulatory Shift
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has shifted its focus towards promoting central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a distinct regulatory approach to private cryptocurrencies. This policy stance […]
RBI Prioritizes CBDC Over Cryptocurrencies in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – known as the e-rupee – as a […]
Ripple’s XRP: Emerging as a Key Player in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Research
Central banks worldwide are accelerating their exploration of blockchain technology for digital currencies, with France’s Banque de France leading the way. The bank is actively evaluating Ripple’s XRP […]
France and Euroclear Launch Project Pythagore for EU Commercial Paper Tokenization
Euroclear and France’s Banque de France have partnered on ‘Project Pythagore,’ aiming to tokenize the €310 billion commercial paper market within the European Union. This move is expected […]
India’s Fintech Summit Sidesteps Stablecoin Discussions, Focuses on Central Bank Digital Currencies
India’s 2025 Global Fintech Festival, held in Mumbai and attended by Indian and UK Prime Ministers, steered clear of stablecoin discussions. Instead, it emphasized central bank digital currencies […]
Macau Launches Digital Pataca Prototype for Upcoming CBDC
Macau is taking its first steps towards adopting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with the launch of a digital pataca prototype. The pilot program, scheduled to begin […]
Uganda Launches Pilot for its First Digital Currency
Uganda’s journey towards modernizing its financial system has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a pilot program for its first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). […]
Uganda Launches CBDC for a World’s Most Advanced Tokenized Economy
Uganda has officially launched its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), marking the country’s entry into the global digital currency arena. This initiative positions the East African nation as […]
Uganda Tests CBDC; Kenya Close to Approving Crypto Regulation
Uganda has begun a pilot program for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a significant step towards modernizing its financial system with blockchain technology. This move follows […]
Uganda Launches CBDC Pilot; Kenyan Crypto Bill Advances
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program as part of its broader initiative to tokenize real-world assets. This comes alongside Kenya’s progress towards enacting […]
Jonathan McKernan Confirmed as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan McKernan as the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the Department of the Treasury, marking a significant milestone in the government’s restructuring […]
RBI Governor: Asset Tokenization Boosts Financial Innovation & Efficiency
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das believes asset tokenization presents new possibilities for India’s financial market. He points to the digital rupee (e₹) as a crucial component of India’s digital […]
India’s Digital Rupee: A Secure Central Bank Approach for Faster Payments
India is set to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC) using blockchain technology, aiming for faster and safer payments. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed this initiative during […]
India to Launch Sovereign Digital Currency: New Era of Payments Begins
India’s Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced a groundbreaking move – the launch of a sovereign RBI-backed digital currency. This initiative, poised to redefine how 1.4 billion citizens transact […]