Malaysia Central Bank Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization Sandbox
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced a regulatory sandbox to pilot ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits for wholesale settlement.
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced a regulatory sandbox to pilot ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits for wholesale settlement.
India’s income tax department has echoed the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns on cryptocurrencies, citing enforcement gaps as policymakers prepare the 2026 Union Budget.
China will allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, marking a shift in the central bank digital currency’s role within the financial system.
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.
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting rules to permit traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has shelved immediate plans for a retail CBDC, concluding there is no strong, immediate need for this instrument.
Kazakhstan is creating a national crypto-asset fund worth up to $1 billion, using seized digital wallets and targeting investments in ETFs and blockchain-linked companies.