Business
Canada's Central Bank Proposes Structure for a Digital Dollar Aiming for Privacy
A new research paper from the Bank of Canada explores a potential digital currency model that emphasizes user privacy and decentralization.
Finance
Bank of Korea Pauses CBDC Initiative Amid New Stablecoin Bill Submission
The Bank of Korea has halted its central bank digital currency project, coinciding with the government's new proposal allowing companies to issue stablecoins.
Blockchain
South Korea Suspends CBDC Initiatives as Stablecoins Rise
The South Korean government has halted its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot project amid increasing adoption of stablecoins, reflecting a significant shift in the nation's financial strategy.
Economy
Japan's Push for Cashless Payments to Keep Pace with Asia
As Japan aims to transform its economy into a cashless one, it must innovate payment systems while facing the reality of declining physical currency use.
Altcoins
Kyrgyzstan's Digital Som: A New Legal Tender as CBDC Pilot Initiative Starts
Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a central bank digital currency pilot, formally recognizing the digital som as legal tender.
Policy
Kyrgyzstan Moves Forward with Legal Framework for Digital Currency
President Sadyr Japarov's new law provides legal status to the proposed digital som as Kyrgyzstan explores the implementation of a central bank digital currency.
Business
7-Eleven Trials Bank of Korea's Digital Currency in South Korea
Customers at 7-Eleven in South Korea can now use the Bank of Korea's digital currency with incentives to promote usage.
Crypto
European Central Bank Unveils Digital Euro Launch Plan for October 2025
The European Central Bank aims to introduce a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) known as the Digital Euro by October 2025 amidst broader financial concerns.
Finance
Potential Design for a Versatile Digital Shekel Revealed by Bank of Israel
The Bank of Israel has introduced a potential design for a CBDC aimed for both retail and wholesale use, marking an important step in digital currency exploration.
Altcoins
Are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Gaining Ground Against Cryptocurrencies?
An exploration of how CBDCs are poised to shape the future of digital currencies and their implications for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Crypto
Powell Declares No Digital Dollar as Central Bank Digital Currency Under His Leadership
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserts that there will be no digital dollar or US central bank digital currency during his tenure, even amidst a global shift towards digital alternatives.
Crypto
Survey Reveals 30% of Central Banks Postpone CBDC Initiatives
A recent survey shows significant delays in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) projects by 30% of central banks, while 67% remain focused on implementation.
Crypto
BRICS 2025 Summit: Russia's CBDC Could Challenge the US Dollar
At the upcoming BRICS summit, Vladimir Putin warns that a new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could undermine the US dollar's dominance in global trade.
