CBDC

July 28, 2025

Why the Digital Euro Alone Won’t Be Enough to Counter U.S. Stablecoin Dominance

As stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar continue to dominate global crypto markets, European policymakers are confronting a sobering reality: a central bank digital currency (CBDC) […]
July 16, 2025

Trump’s Influence Could Propel Crypto Bills Through the House: GOP Divided on CBDC Ban

Former President Donald Trump appears to be making significant headway in advancing three crucial crypto bills currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. On […]
March 13, 2025

European Consumers Show Reluctance Towards Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Adoption

As the European Central Bank (ECB) prepares for the potential launch of the digital euro, a recent survey reveals that European consumers remain largely uninterested in […]
March 04, 2025

Bank of Israel Unveils Preliminary Digital Shekel Design: What It Means for the Future of Israel’s CBDC

On March 3, the Bank of Israel took a significant step in the potential creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) with the release of […]
November 09, 2024

Norges Bank Endorses EU’s MiCA Regulation Amid CBDC Exploration, but Cautions on Financial Stability

Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, has officially endorsed the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), as the country explores the possibility of adopting its own […]
October 23, 2024

ECB’s Bitcoin Critique Sparks Controversy and Academic Rebuttale

A recent paper from the European Central Bank (ECB) has ignited a firestorm of criticism within the cryptocurrency community. While it stopped short of explicitly labeling […]
September 27, 2024

Hong Kong Regulators Align with European Standards for Crypto OTC Derivatives Reporting

In a significant move towards regulatory alignment, two key financial authorities in Hong Kong—the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)—have […]
September 23, 2024

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Phase Two of Digital Hong Kong Dollar Pilot

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has officially launched the second phase of its digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) pilot study, now rebranded as Project e-HKD+. […]
September 18, 2024

RBA Shifts Focus to Wholesale CBDC, Pauses Retail CBDC Plans

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that it will not be pursuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the immediate future, opting […]

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