Report: China’s Digital Yuan Processes $55B as Cross-Border CBDC Rails Take Shape
According to a Reuters report citing data compiled by the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank that tracks central bank…
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PVARA Chief: Pakistan to Roll out Stablecoin, Advance CBDC Plans
Pakistan announced plans to launch its first government-backed stablecoin as a key step in integrating virtual assets into its national…
The CBDC revolution: A view from 2025
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CBDC rollout slows as countries hit pause, reevaluate risks
South Africa isn’t the only country rethinking its central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans. Summary South Africa’s Reserve Bank is…
South Africa shelves retail CBDC plans as central bank focuses on wholesale use cases
South Africa does not have a “strong immediate need” for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the time being,…
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil CBDC Ditches Blockchain, Latam Stocks Shine Bright
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In…
Italy Banks Back Digital Euro CBDC, Seek Staggered Implementation Costs
The Italian Banking Association supports a digital-euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) while urging that investment costs be spread over…
Central Bank of Brazil Clarifies Drex CBDC Project’s Future: Digital Real Still the ‘Ultimate Goal’
The Central Bank of Brazil said the recent pause in using blockchain for drex, its central bank digital currency project,…
Central Bank of Brazil Postpones CBDC Strategy, Shuts Down Current Pilot Platform
The Central Bank of Brazil announced it would discontinue the platform used to run drex, the Brazilian CBDC initiative, during…
Latam Insights: Bolivia Kickstarts CBDC, Argentina Finalizes $20B Swap Line Deal
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In…