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Latest CBDC stories
- ECB Selects 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Starting in 2027
The 12-month pilot could begin in the second half of 2027, with a potential first issuance in 2029 if EU regulation is adopted in 2026.
· Regulation
- Hong Kong Plans Yuan Trading for Stocks Before July 2027
The Securities and Futures Commission also announced plans for CMU OmniClear to support central bank digital currency settlement by year-end.
· Regulation
- South Korea Taps Danal to Expand Deposit Token Payments Linked to CBDC Pilot
South Korea selects Danal to join a government-backed consortium expanding deposit token payment infrastructure linked to the Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot.
· Business
- IBM Warns Banks Risk Falling Behind as Tokenization Nears Mainstream Adoption
IBM says global banks remain unprepared for tokenized finance despite recovery, warning weak execution and legacy systems could leave them behind by 2030.
· Business
- India’s RBI Urges Crypto Ban as Global Regulatory Divide Widens
India’s central bank urged lawmakers to consider banning crypto and isolating banks from digital assets as global regulators move toward clearer frameworks.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Falls Below $59,000 as U.S. CBDC Ban Bill Advances
Bitcoin dropped below $59,000 as large crypto transfers and a U.S. bill restricting CBDC development through 2030 moved toward President Trump's approval.
· Regulation
- US Senate Passes Retail CBDC Ban Through 2030, Boosting Stablecoin Outlook
The U.S. Senate passed a bill banning a retail CBDC until 2030, signaling a shift toward privately issued stablecoins as the preferred digital dollar model.
· Regulation
- US Lawmakers Signal Crypto Tax Framework Release as Early as Fall
U.S. lawmakers led by Sen. Steve Daines signal a crypto tax framework could be released this fall, highlighting accelerating regulatory efforts alongside institutional adoption and tokenization trends.
· Regulation
- Tokenized Bank Deposits Outpace Stablecoins, Signal Shift in Onchain Money Architecture
McKinsey reports tokenized bank deposits moving over $4 trillion annually are overtaking stablecoins and reshaping a three-layer onchain money system involving banks, stablecoin issuers, and central banks.
· Insights & Views
- CBDC and Stablecoin Debate in Korea Raises Concerns Over Digital Ownership Rights
Debate in South Korea highlights concerns that CBDCs and stablecoins could erode individual ownership rights if governance and design prioritize control over user autonomy.
· Insights & Views
- Japan Weighs Crypto ETFs as Russia Moves to Tax Trading Income
Japan is considering crypto ETFs to boost institutional access while Russia advances plans to tax crypto trading as income, highlighting diverging global regulatory approaches.
· Regulation
- South Korea Digital Currency Push Faces Legal Uncertainty Over Definition of Money
South Korea’s CBDC, deposit tokens, and stablecoin efforts face stalled adoption as regulators struggle to define the legal status of digital money.
· Regulation
- Hormuz Tensions Highlight Yuan Oil Trade Shift and Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Iran’s reported push for yuan-based oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz highlights growing geopolitical pressure on dollar dominance and emerging crypto-linked financial rails.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Adoption Hinges on Government Integration, Sign CEO Says
Sign CEO Xin Yan argues mass crypto adoption depends on government integration through digital ID, CBDCs, and tokenized infrastructure.
· Insights & Views