Crypto
US Senate Approves CBDC Ban as Part of Housing Affordability Legislation
The US Congress takes action to bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency.
Finance
ECB Chooses Tech Firms for Digital Euro Development
The European Central Bank has selected technology partners to help with the development of a potential digital euro, targeted for a launch in 2029.
Finance
Standard Chartered and AirAsia's Parent Company to Experiment with Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered Malaysia and Capital A are set to launch a ringgit-pegged stablecoin for wholesale transactions, marking a key step in Malaysia's digital asset landscape.
Banking
BIS Appoints Digital Currency Expert Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli to Lead Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements is set to launch significant digital currency initiatives under the new leadership of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli.
Crypto
Pakistan Considers Launching Rupee-Backed Stablecoin Amidst $25 Billion Crypto Opportunity
Pakistan is exploring the introduction of a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency to enhance financial inclusion and tap into significant economic potential.
Finance
Kazakhstan Integrates CBDCs and Stablecoins: No Rivalry, Only Synergy
Kazakhstan is developing a dual approach to digital currencies by introducing its CBDC alongside a state-backed stablecoin, aiming to bolster its position as a crypto hub.
