Bank of Canada Redirects Efforts Away From Retail CBDC
The Bank of Canada has announced a strategic shift away from developing a retail Central Bank…
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital…
Australian Reserve Bank Has ‘Strategic Commitment’ To Develop CBDC System, According to Assistant Governor
Australia’s central bank and banknote issuing authority is pursuing initiatives on central bank…
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank…
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency to Overcome Cross-Border Payment Obstacles
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, has highlighted challenges in cross-border…
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital…
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global…
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research…
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill…
