CBDCs
South African Reserve Bank Says Retail CBDC Not a Priority, Focus Shifts to Payment System Upgrade
Quick Breakdown SARB says there is no immediate need for a retail CBDC, prioritizing payment system upgrades instead. The bank...
HTX Global Report: Privacy Coins Surge as Zcash Leads Crypto Repricing
Quick Breakdown ZEC surged 30 times since mid-2024, driving the privacy-coin market’s comeback. Privacy assets evolving from niche tokens to...
ECB Targets 2029 for Digital Euro Launch Pending Legal Clarity
Quick Breakdown The ECB is targeting 2029 to launch the digital euro if EU lawmakers agree on a legal framework....
Should Central Banks Control Stablecoins Pegged to National Currencies?
Stablecoins have become a crucial component of the crypto ecosystem, offering the benefits of digital assets without the volatility typically...
BRICS Digital Currencies & Their Threat to USD-Denominated Stablecoins
The countries in the BRICS group —Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — are moving quickly to create their...
Stablecoins vs. CBDCs: Why Governments Are Picking Sides in the Future of Money
In digital finance, two players are increasingly shaping the future of money: Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). While...
One-Third of Russian Banks Are Unprepared for Digital Ruble Launch — New Report
The rollout of the digital ruble is facing significant challenges, as approximately 30% of Russian banks reportedly remain unprepared due...
China’s CBDC Expansion Challenges Australia’s Trade Position Amid Global Shifts
China's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) expansion significantly impacts global trade dynamics, placing Australia in a challenging position between Beijing...
New Zealanders Not Interested in CBDCs as RBNZ Reports Low Public Interest
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has released the findings from its public consultation on the potential introduction of...
No Fixed Timeline for CBDC Launch, Says India’s Central Bank Official
India's central bank is adopting a cautious stance on the rollout of its central bank digital currency, emphasising the importance...
