Bank of Japan to Test Blockchain for Reserve Settlement
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will test blockchain-based systems for reserve settlement and explore tokenized central bank money.
Senate Bill Amendment Seeks to Block US CBDC Until 2030
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Emily Carter
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
Bundesbank Pushes Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Counter Dollarization
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.
Malaysia Central Bank Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization Sandbox
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Emily Carter
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced a regulatory sandbox to pilot ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits for wholesale settlement.
European Parliament Backs Digital Euro to Bolster Monetary Sovereignty
European lawmakers endorsed the European Central Bank’s digital euro project, framing it as a strategic tool to strengthen monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign payment providers.
ECB Executive Backs Digital Euro as Payments Sovereignty Tool
An ECB executive said the digital euro is becoming a strategic necessity as geopolitical tensions expose Europe’s reliance on non-European payment systems.
Tokenization Boom Pits Bitcoin Vision against CBDC Guardrails at Davos
Debates at the World Economic Forum highlighted growing tensions between private-sector tokenization, Bitcoin-based monetary visions, and central bank control through CBDCs.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
A central bank digital currency is a government-issued digital form of national money regulated by a central bank.
Former Digital Yuan Architect Accused in Crypto Bribery Case
Chinese authorities accuse former digital yuan architect Yao Qian of accepting more than $8 million in cryptocurrency bribes, exposing governance risks at the intersection of blockchain and regulation.
South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year prohibition.
Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Interest Ban Could Benefit China
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.
ECB Plans Onchain Settlement as Digital Euro Debate Continues
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Emily Carter
The European Central Bank plans to enable blockchain-based settlement in central bank money in 2026, as EU lawmakers continue debating privacy rules for the digital euro.
Norway Central Bank Defers CBDC, Cites Strong Payments
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Emily Carter
Norges Bank says a central bank digital currency is unnecessary for now, citing a secure and efficient domestic payment system while keeping future options open.
South Africa Postpones Retail CBDC Plans, Focuses on Wholesale Utility
By
Emily Carter
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has shelved immediate plans for a retail CBDC, concluding there is no strong, immediate need for this instrument.
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