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 […]
India Intensifies Digital Rupee Push, Favoring State-Backed Currency
To reduce reliance on private cryptocurrencies and streamline transactions, India is prioritizing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout. Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, […]
India Takes Action: Launches RBI-Backed Digital Currency
India is advancing its digital currency strategy with the launch of the e-Rupee, backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This move seeks to address the challenges […]
SIX Group Merges Digital Asset Division into Core Exchange Platform
Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group AG has integrated its digital asset division, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), into its main trading platform and post-trade services division. The move […]
Analyst Urges Action on CBDCs: ‘Our Time is Running Out’
Crypto analyst CryptoSensei warns that the U.S. risks being left behind in the race for digital currency dominance as more countries actively develop central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). […]
Ripple’s XRP: Could it Reach $50,000 Amidst the Rise of CBDC?
Crypto commentator Levi Rietveld sparked a debate on Sept. 1, 2025, with a bold prediction that Ripple’s XRP could reach $50,000 in the long term. His video, titled […]
US Congress Re-Ignites CBDC Debate: Impact on Crypto Regulation and Markets
The U.S. Congress has reignited discussions on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) policies following the August recess. Key legislation under consideration could restrict the Federal Reserve’s ability to […]
ECB Moves Forward with Digital Euro Amid Privacy and Banking Concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) is pressing forward with plans to introduce a digital euro, facing pushback from EU lawmakers over privacy and potential impacts on commercial banks. […]
EU Lawmakers Raise Concerns About ECB’s Digital Euro Initiative
European Central Bank (ECB) officials presented their plan for a digital euro in a recent forum, prompting skepticism from EU lawmakers regarding its potential impact and regulatory implications. […]