Ex-CFTC Chair: US Building Digital Dollar Via BIS Project
Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad said the US is participating in BIS Project Agora, a cross-border CBDC infrastructure initiative.
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RBA and DFCRC Release Findings on Project Acacia Trials
The Reserve Bank of Australia and the DFCRC released the Project Acacia final report on 19 May 2026.
South Carolina Signs S. 163, Bans CBDC Payments by State
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed S. 163 into law on 20 May 2026.
India Routes $80B Welfare Through e-Rupee in 10 Pilots
India is running 10 pilot programs routing portions of the country's $80 billion welfare system through the e-rupee.
ECB Recruits Experts for Digital Euro ATM Integration
The European Central Bank is recruiting external experts to develop technical specifications for integrating the digital euro into ATMs and card payment terminals.
China will pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026
China's central bank will require commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallet balances from January 1, 2026.
China PBOC Cracks Down on Crypto Trading and Stablecoins November 2025
People's Bank of China held a meeting on November 28, 2025, to strengthen its ban on virtual currency trading.
Italian Banks Back Digital Euro with Rollout Caveats
Italian banks endorse ECBs digital euro but call for gradual implementation costs.
Brazil's Central Bank Reveals the Elite 14: Who Made the Cut for CBDC Pilot?
Brazil's Central Bank has chosen 14 institutions, including major banks, multinational companies, and the stock exchange, to participate in the pilot phase of the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital real.
First Tokenized Securities Issued in Hong Kong via Ethereum
BOCI issues China's first tokenized securities in Hong Kong on Ethereum blockchain.
U.S. Fed Declares: Cryptocurrency Is Here to Stay
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell supports the potential longevity of cryptocurrency.
Digital Pound: UK's Game-changing Solution to Bank Risks
Bank of England's Official explains why UK needs a safer Digital Pound.
Hong Kong's Bold Move: Will It Launch Its Own Crypto to Outshine USDT and USDC
Experts propose Hong Kong's own stablecoin, HKDG, to boost its fintech power and lessen U.S. Dollar reliance.
China's Digital Yuan sees $250 billion in Transactions Since Launch
China's digital yuan sees $250 billion in transactions since launch, but usage is still limited compared to the Nation’s population size
Nigerian Central Bank Unveils Game-Changing Technology for its CBDC
Despite leadership changes, Nigeria's Central Bank enhances its eNaira app with NFC, making payments smoother and promoting broader usage.
Russia's President Approves Law for New 'Digital Ruble; CBDC
President Putin signs law for Russia's own digital money, the 'digital ruble', starting August 1, 2023.
A group of Islands in the Pacific Ocean Launch their Digital Currency
Palau begins trial of its own digital coin, Kluk, the latest project on Ripple's platform.
Russia's Central Bank reveals digital ruble's logo and fee structure
Russia's Central Bank reveals digital ruble's logo and fee structure; services free until 2025, with currency launch started on Aug 1, 2023.
Russian Citizens are Worried about the Nation's Digital Ruble Plans.
Russia's main bank group asks for clear details on the country's new digital ruble as many people feel unsure about it.
U.S. Famous Rapper Post Malone Warns about the Evils of a U.S. CBDC
Joe Rogan and Post Malone discuss concerns about a U.S. digital dollar, fearing too much government control.
Ripple Partners With New Zealand; Unveils its CBDC Solution for the Nation
Ripple teams up with the Bank of New Zealand for a new digital money project.
Mastercard Seeks Crypto Partnerships for a CBDC Project Launch.
Mastercard teams up with crypto companies for a new digital money project, as more countries explore CBDCs.
Why the Enaira Craze is Only for Nigeria's Elite - Trendy Youth
Nigeria's new digital money, Enaira, aims to make banking easier.
Hong Kong and Israel to Finalize their CBDCs Test
BIS, Hong Kong, and Israel's banks are testing a new digital money, rCBDC, aiming to improve and secure online payments for all.
