February 13th, 2026
CBDC News - Page 2
Indian Central Bank Governor Shares Optimism about CBDC-Driven Economy
By Bhushan Akolkar
December 11th, 2024
On his final day as RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das expressed optimism about the Digital Rupee CBDC’s potential to drive India’s economy forward.
New Zealanders Show Strong Opposition to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
By Temitope Olatunji
December 10th, 2024
Most New Zealanders oppose the CBDC use, citing privacy concerns and government control.
Cambodia Blocks Major Crypto Websites amid Rising Cybercrime and Regulatory Challenges
By Anisha Pandey
December 3rd, 2024
Cambodia has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency activities by blocking major platforms like Binance.
ECB Urges Faster Progress on Digital Euro to Maintain Global Leadership
By Temitope Olatunji
November 21st, 2024
The ECB emphasizes urgency for a digital euro, addressing reliance on foreign systems, legal delays, and balancing financial stability.
India Advances Digital Payment Systems and CBDC Adoption, No Rush for Public Rollout
By Temitope Olatunji
November 20th, 2024
India advances digital payments and CBDC adoption, emphasizing cross-border partnerships while being cautious about the public e-rupee rollout.
COTI Reaches Finals in Bank of Israel’s Digital Shekel Challenge with Blockchain-Based Marketplace Proposal
By Temitope Olatunji
October 31st, 2024
COTI showcased its decentralized ticket marketplace in the Bank of Israel’s Digital Shekel CBDC Challenge, emphasizing privacy and efficiency.
HKMA Partners with Brazil and Thailand on Cross-Border Tokenization and CBDC Initiatives
By Temitope Olatunji
October 28th, 2024
The HKMA partners with Brazil and Thailand’s central banks to advance cross-border tokenization and CBDC use while enhancing financial innovation and security.
UK to Roll Out Stablecoin Laws in Coming Months, Says Circle
By Chimamanda U. Martha
October 23rd, 2024
Circle’s policy head Dante Disparte believes the UK is only months away from rolling out stablecoin regulations.
Norway to Decide Future of Central Bank Digital Currency in 2025
By Chimamanda U. Martha
October 23rd, 2024
Norges Bank is carefully considering both the benefits and challenges of introducing a CBDC, with a decision expected in 2025.
RBI Governor Says India’s CBDC Pilot Could Transform Cross-Border Payments
By Chimamanda U. Martha
October 14th, 2024
India’s central bank governor said that the country’s ongoing work with CBDCs could be the key to making cross-border remittances more affordable and efficient.
Bank of Canada Drops Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Plans
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 19th, 2024
A Bank of Canada spokesperson stated that the bank has undertaken “significant research on the implications of a retail central bank digital currency”.
Australia’s Central Bank Outlines 3 Years Roadmap for Wholesale CBDC
By Bena Ilyas
September 18th, 2024
RBA prioritizes wholesale CBDCs to reduce risks, cut costs, and boost liquidity, focusing on institutional markets and financial efficiency.
North Carolina Passes House Bill 690 to Block Federal CBDC Testing
By Anisha Pandey
September 10th, 2024
Meanwhile, North Carolina is equally recognizing the potential benefits of digital assets to stay competitive in innovation.
Chainlink (LINK) Signals Potential Bullish Recovery Fueled by Rising RWA Tokenization in Global Markets
By Steve Muchoki
September 2nd, 2024
The Chainlink network has grown to a major tokenization platform for real-world assets fueled by institutional investors seeking to tap into the Web3 ecosystem.
India’s RBI Chief Warns Against Rushing Full-Scale Rollout of Retail CBDC Pilot
By Bena Ilyas
August 26th, 2024
The phased implementation strategy ensures that the RBI can address any challenges that arise, making the CBDC a robust and reliable tool for the future.