Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has declared his intention to shut down the United Kingdom’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project if he wins the […]
Nigel Farage to Block UK’s CBDC Initiative, Proposing Bitcoin Reserve
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has declared his intention to actively oppose the UK’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Farage deems it an
Nigeria Weighs Official Stablecoin as eNaira Adoption Remains Low
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is exploring the launch of a national stablecoin to address low adoption rates for its digital currency, the eNaira. A working group […]
Nigel Farage to Halt UK CBDC, Embrace Bitcoin Reserve
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced his intention to halt the UK central bank digital currency (CBDC) project if elected. Farage’s bold statement signifies a shift towards […]
Fed Holds Payments Innovation Conference, Exploring Future of Digital Money
The Federal Reserve is holding a conference on payments innovation to discuss the future of digital currencies. Experts will delve into stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and […]
VC Warns of Risks in Privately-Issued Stablecoins, Calling Them ‘Digital Currency’ Like Central Bank Options
Investors are urged to exercise caution when considering privately-issued stablecoins due to their similarities with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to Jeremy Kranz, managing partner at venture […]
e-CFA Launch Marks New Era of Digital Monetary Independence in West Africa
Eight African nations within the UEMOA are set to pioneer a new era of monetary independence with the launch of the e-CFA, a digital version of the CFA […]
RBI Governor Advocates for CBDC Adoption over Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments
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). […]