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Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge CBDC project: FT
Saudi Arabia has left mBridge, a cross-border CBDC platform that has drawn scrutiny from US policymakers, according to the Financial Times.
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India plans first tokenized bonds using wholesale CBDC: Report
India plans to test tokenized corporate bonds in a September pilot, with state-controlled REC issuing the debt and select investors using wholesale CBDC paymen…
Macro
ECB defends digital euro privacy as CBDCs face global scrutiny
Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users as central bank digital currencies face privacy concerns worldwide.
Finance
South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report
The Bank of Korea's CBDC pilot will add two regional banks, new payment features and tests of government subsidy payments using tokenized bank deposits
Crypto
South Korea to test tokenized government bonds with CBDC in 2027
South Korea will test tokenized government bonds linked to the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC system in 2027 as token securities rules take effect.
Housing
US CBDC ban to go into effect without Trump signoff on housing bill
Donald Trump confirmed on social media that he would not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a US CBDC until the end of 2030, se…
Macro
Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: Report
Andrew Bailey reportedly said Bank of England policy remained independent after a meeting with Nigel Farage that included discussions on cryptocurrency.
Housing
Donald Trump has 10 days to decide on housing bill with CBDC ban
House Speaker Mike Johnson transmitted a housing bill with a provision barring the US Federal Reserve issuing or creating a CBDC until 2030 to Donald Trump on…
Housing
Trump cancels signing of housing bill with CBDC ban
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act included a provision that the US Federal Reserve was barred from issuing or creating a CBDC until 2030, but exempted certa…
Housing
US nears ban on CBDCs until 2030 as housing bill goes to Trump
The House passed a housing bill with a central bank digital currency ban until 2030, meaning it now just needs US President Donald Trump's sign-off.
Housing
US Senate passes housing bill with CBDC ban until 2030
The Senate voted 85-5 to pass a major housing affordability bill that includes a ban on the Federal Reserve making a central bank digital currency until 2030.
Housing
Congress reaches deal on housing bill with CBDC ban until 2030
The US could soon temporarily ban a central bank digital currency, as House and Senate leaders came to a deal on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
Republican lawmakers call for permanent CBDC ban as House vote approaches
Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is also advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which has passed the House but has yet to pass the Senate.
Finance
Governments need CBDCs to improve financial inclusion among citizens
CBDCs bridge the 1.3 billion unbanked cash-digital divide. Governments must actively promote them as trusted, low-cost gateways to formal financial inclusion.
Housing
US Senate votes to include CBDC ban in bipartisan housing bill
The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.
Finance
'No privacy' CBDCs will come, warns billionaire Ray Dalio
Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs will eliminate financial privacy and enable governments to tax, seize funds, and cut off political opponents.
Finance
China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments
In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platfo…
Crypto
India's central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it.
Finance
Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into 'surveillance state': US Rep
US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy.
Finance
Norway's central bank says CBDC 'not warranted,' cites strong payment system
Norway rules that a digital krone is unnecessary for now, highlighting its strong payment rails and the uncertain benefits of both retail and wholesale CBDCs.
Industrials
GOP hardliners vexed as defense bill advances without CBDC ban
Conservatives in the Republican Party are frustrated that a promised ban on central bank digital currencies didn't make it into a must-pass defense bill that's…
Macro
South Africa's central bank says no 'strong immediate need' for CBDC
The South African Reserve Bank found no short-term need for a retail CBDC, saying wholesale or cross-border uses should be explored instead.
Finance
BIS taps IMF digital money chief and CBDC backer as new head of Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements is advancing major digital currency pilots, testing cross-border CBDCs, tokenized deposits and real-time payment rails.
Macro
UAE's 'digital dirham' CBDC pilot completes first transaction
The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes.
Macro
Digital euro CBDC is 'symbol of trust in our common destiny' - ECB head
The comments from European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde drew overwhelming backlash from the crypto community and political influencers.
Crypto
Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
A stablecoin is now live in Kyrgyzstan, which confirmed plans to launch a CBDC and explore a national crypto reserve after meeting with strategic adviser Chang…
Crypto
Uganda launches CBDC pilot as Kenya's crypto bill passes final hurdle
. Uganda's CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds..
Crypto
CBDCs vs stablecoins: Kazakhstan says Evo not a rival to digital tenge
. Kazakhstan is advancing a dual model by piloting its digital tenge CBDC alongside the Evo stablecoin as part of its push to become a crypto hub..
Industrials
​​US House adds CBDC ban to massive defense policy bill
. The House slipped a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency into a nearly 1,300-page bill on defense policy..
Crypto
Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether's latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate
. Following its latest freeze of nearly $86K in stolen USDt, Tether's enforcement capabilities are again in the spotlight - raising questions about centralized…
