The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has concluded that while a consumer-facing central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically possible and could support long-term innovation, there’s no immediate […]
South Africa’s Reserve Bank Prioritizes Modern Payment System Over CBDC Launch
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is prioritizing modernization of the nation’s payment system over a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout in the near term. As […]
Indonesia Plans Digital Rupiah by 2030
The Bank of Indonesia is paving the way for a digital Indonesian rupiah, called Rupiah Digital, as part of its Sekuritas Rupiah Bank Indonesia (SRBI) initiative. This rollout, […]
Federal Reserve Focuses on Stablecoins and Blockchain for Modernizing Payments
The Federal Reserve is planning a conference in October 2025 to explore the future of U.S. payment systems using blockchain, artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and tokenized products. Fed Governor […]
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin: Payment Tool, Not Investment Speculation
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, has underscored the stablecoin’s function as a payment tool, emphasizing its legal tender status with no speculative […]
Gemini Introduces XRP Mastercard: Could Trigger Major Price Surge
New York City has witnessed a significant crypto announcement as Gemini unveiled a 50-foot billboard along 29th Street and Broadway. Their launch of the Gemini XRP Mastercard has […]
Spain Resumes Banking Services After Massive Power Outage, Cash Usage Soars
A recent unprecedented power outage across Spain and Portugal disrupted financial services, but the nation is now back on track with banking operations resuming. Electronic payments, including those […]
Jack Dorsey Highlights Bitcoin’s Payment Potential for Future Success
In a recent podcast appearance on ‘Presidio Bitcoin,’ Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey shared his insights on Bitcoin’s potential beyond simply being a store of value. […]