India pushes digital rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS CBDC plan takes shape
India is turning to welfare payments to drive adoption of its central bank digital currency as it prepares to put…
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South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on April 21, 2026, made CBDC and deposit tokens…
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his first address in office to prioritize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and…
Congress sneaks CBDC into housing bill, economist warns 80% of voters opposed
A viral warning from economist Peter St. Onge has spotlighted how an 89–10 Senate housing bill quietly folds in a…
Housing reform bill with CBDC ban surges through U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate delivered a decisive bipartisan blow to the prospect of a Federal Reserve–issued digital dollar on Tuesday, advancing…
U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development included a provision temporarily barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a…
Rwanda Unveils Yearlong CBDC Pilot Program
The Rwandan central bank has launched a 12-month pilot program for its central bank digital currency, following a successful proof…
German central bank chief sees merit in euro stablecoins, but CBDC remains in focus
German central bank president Joachim Nagel said he sees “merit in euro-denominated stablecoins,” and argues that they could serve as…
Bear Market Bottom Alerts, Dalio’s CBDC Warning, and More – Week in Review
This week’s developments highlight a crypto market still navigating stress, scrutiny, and structural change. Onchain data suggests bitcoin’s bear market…
India touts BRICS-wide CBDC bridge as shield from US tariff risks
India’s RBI wants BRICS to link CBDCs like the e-rupee and digital yuan by 2026, creating a shared rail for…