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Is That Right? US Senator Says Crypto Could ‘Blow Up’ Financial System

[Jul 18 12:30 AM] A bill moving through Congress could reshape how big companies sell their shares. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts warned that the CLARITY Act might let firms dodge long‑standing rules. Based on reports, the measure would shift certain…

CBDC in Plain Sight: Are Stablecoins the Hidden Blueprint for a US Digital Dollar?

[Jul 17 12:52 AM] Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may signal a deeper role as a testing ground for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Stablecoins and…

ECB Promotes Digital Euro as a Sovereign Cash Alternative

[Jul 11 5:30 AM] Piero Cipollone, member of the ECB executive board, highlighted the relevance of the digital euro for the health of sovereign payments in Europe. He also remarked that such a solution would maintain banks in the financial loop, while stablecoins…

Belarus Proposes Introduction of Digital Currencies to BRICS Settlement System

[Jul 8 12:30 PM] Maxim Ryzhenkov, the Foreign Minister of Belarus, stated that the upcoming BRICS settlement platforms should implement these digital currencies “as they become legally and technically ready for integration.” He emphasized that this…

From Skepticism to Strategy: NYC Embraces Blockchain’s Civic Potential

[Jun 28 10:30 AM] The recent inaugural NYC Digital Asset Summit Roundtable, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, focused on New York City’s strategy for engaging with the blockchain sector. Key participant Joshua Maddox stressed the importance of public-private…

Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption

[Jun 20 4:30 AM] Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy…

Central Bank of Brazil Hints at Credit-Focused CBDC Pilot Phase

[Jun 12 9:30 AM] The third phase of the CBDC pilot will involve implementing tokenization solutions that allow customers to provide banks with visibility into their collateral assets in Brazil. This, in turn, would simplify the process of assigning credit within an…

Visa, Fidelity, China AMC Pilot Chainlink-Powered CBDC-Stablecoin Swap 

[Jun 9 4:10 PM] Chainlink’s blockchain protocol facilitated a simulated exchange between Hong Kong’s prototype central bank digital currency (CBDC) and an Australian dollar stablecoin in Phase 2 of the e-HKD+ Pilot Programme. Chainlink Enables Direct e-HKD to…

Russian State Duma Prepares Bill to Widespread Digital Ruble Payments

[May 27 9:30 AM] The digital ruble payments bill, which has already been approved in its first reading by the State Duma, introduces the concept of a universal code that will facilitate digital currency disbursements, giving banks and retail outlets three years for…

Latam Insights Encore: Colombia’s Toughest Battle: Introducing a CBDC

[May 27 5:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how Colombia faces a difficult task in introducing a CBDC to modernize the financial system in a…

Report: Colombia Running CBDC Pilot on Cosmos

[May 22 11:30 AM] According to Maghnus Mareneck, co-CEO of Interchain Labs, the Colombian government will be testing a still-unannounced CBDC on the Cosmos network. Colombia aims to target cross-border payments with this new CBDC, which has just emerged from stealth…

$10,000 XRP Theory: Factors Analyst Shares Scenarios That Could Drive Growth

[May 16 8:00 PM] XRP’s current price has been highlighted by a range of around $2.5 in the past three days. However, this low price hasn’t stopped the idea of an extravagant XRP price from being in the hearts of XRP bull traders and enthusiasts. Against…

Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

[Apr 25 11:30 AM] The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026…

Kyrgyzstan’s President Signs Law to Establish Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Digital Som’

[Apr 18 10:30 AM] President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional…

Russia Paves Way for Using Digital Ruble in National Budget Disbursements

[Apr 18 9:30 AM] According to Russian authorities, the necessary steps for allocating budget funds using the digital ruble have already been completed, enabling the CBDC to be utilized for these disbursements. The Ministry of Finance has also prepared subsidies for…

COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

[Apr 12 11:30 AM] The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that…

Brazilian Drex Hits Privacy Roadblock as Support From External Partners Wanes

[Apr 11 10:30 AM] Local media reports that several companies, including Microsoft and EY, have reduced the number of employees working on drex-related solutions. This reduction is due to the central bank’s lack of support for these initiatives during the…

Israel’s New Study Shows 51% of Public is Interested in Adopting CBDC (Digital Shekel) – Is That So?

[Apr 10 2:00 PM] Bitcoin Magazine Israel’s New Study Shows 51% of Public is Interested in Adopting CBDC (Digital Shekel) – Is That So? On April 1st, at the KPMG offices in Tel Aviv, several dozen people gathered for a meeting of the “CBDC IL…

Digital Ruble Watch: Rollout Still Expected by Year-End, but Hurdles Are Still Present

[Apr 3 7:30 PM] The digital ruble is still expected to be rolled out massively by year-end. Nonetheless, the Central Bank of Russia has reiterated that it will only start the implementation phase once it has worked out all the possible nuances during the current…

XRP’s Rise To Rarity: Only 1% May Afford It, Expert Says

[Apr 2 6:30 PM] XRP holders may see huge profits if they can hold on through tough economic times, according to one crypto academy founder. Edoardo Farina of Alpha Lions Academy claims that soon, only the wealthiest 1% of investors will be able to afford XRP…

Stablecoins Are The CBDCs

[Mar 25 7:43 PM] Bitcoin Magazine Stablecoins Are The CBDCs People like to refer to Bitcoin as a trojan horse that we are going to smuggle into the legacy financial system and government. Stablecoins are a trojan horse into our system that has already been…

South Korea to Trial CBDC With 100,000 Users and 7 Banks

[Mar 19 5:30 AM] South Korea’s CBDC pilot will involve seven major banks issuing deposit tokens, enabling 100,000 participants to make digital payments at top retailers like 7-Eleven, Hyundai Home Shopping, and Kyobo Bookstore. South Korea’s CBDC Pilot to Test…

Canada’s New Leader: Ex-Central Bank Chief and CBDC Advocate Takes the Helm

[Mar 11 1:30 AM] Economist Mark Carney is set to automatically become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership race, even though he hasn’t participated in a general election. Justin Trudeau’s Successor Is a Former Central Banker and…

ECB’s Lagarde: Digital Euro Readiness Hinges on October 2025 Deadline

[Mar 9 7:30 PM] ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and stakeholder cooperation. EU Digital Euro…

Economist Torches UK’s Digital Pound: ‘Ill-Fated Venture’ Doomed to Fail

[Mar 4 10:30 AM] Economist Neil Record has criticized the UK’s digital pound initiative, calling it an “ill-fated venture” due to a lack of customer demand. Cash Use Decline British businessman and economist Neil Record has described the United…

Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed

[Mar 2 4:30 AM] Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout The Bank of Russia has…

Central Bank of Brazil: CBDC Privacy Problem Still Unresolved

[Feb 27 9:30 AM] In a report detailing the outcome of the first phase of drex, the national CBDC pilot, the Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that none of the anonymity and privacy solutions tested met the project’s needs. Central Bank of Brazil Still in…

War on CBDCs: US Lawmakers Move to Kill Digital Dollar Before It Starts

[Feb 9 6:30 AM] A proposed bill aims to block a government-controlled digital currency, warning it could grant officials total financial surveillance, erase savings, and force spending—just like China’s digital yuan. No CBDC Act: The Bill That Could End…

President Lukashenko: Belarus to Launch a National Cryptocurrency

[Jan 28 12:30 PM] Belarus is preparing to launch its own official cryptocurrency. President Alexander Lukashenko recently disclosed this development to journalists, adding that Belarus has a surplus of electricity. Belarus Preparing to Issue a National…

Russian State Duma Profiles Digital Ruble as a Sanctions-Sidestepping Tool

[Jan 27 6:30 AM] The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these…