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Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yet

India boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with flexible licensing. A shift towards graduated licenses and a principles-based approach is needed to foster new financial…

May 18, 2026The Times of IndiaDigital Dollar
100 Things Thomas Massie Has Done to Protect Americans’ Freedoms

1. Voted against NDAA provisions for indefinite detention without trial. 2. Opposed FISA Section 702 reauthorizations lacking warrant requirements. 3. Sponsored amendments to defund NSA warrantless surveillance programs. 4. Cosponsored legislation to end bulk…

May 17, 2026Freerepublic.comDigital Dollar
Bank of Japan’s Himino calls for holistic approach to future monetary system

Himino's call for a unified monetary system highlights the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure stability and interoperability in digital finance. The post Bank of Japan’s Himino calls for holistic approach to future monetary system appeared first on Cryp…

May 16, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital yen
BOJ's Himino calls for 'holistic approach' on global monetary system

TOKYO, May 16 : Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Saturday called for a "holistic approach" in designing the global future monetary system that does not confine options to central bank digital currencies and stablecoins.The U.S. prohibits the issu…

May 16, 2026CNADigital Euro
Fabio Panetta elected Chair of Bank for International Settlements Board

Panetta's leadership at BIS may steer global financial regulation towards stricter crypto oversight and bolster CBDC development initiatives. The post Fabio Panetta elected Chair of Bank for International Settlements Board appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

May 15, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Euro
Senators File Clarity Act Amendments on DeFi, Trump Family, and Jeffrey Epstein

The Senate Banking Committee will vote tomorrow on the new additions to the crypto bill, before deciding whether to refer it to the Senate floor.

May 13, 2026DecryptDigital Dollar
What Is a Stablecoin Sandwich and How Does It Work

Learn what a stablecoin sandwich is, how it works in cross-border payments, and why companies like Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard use this model for faster and cheaper global settlements.

May 13, 2026C-sharpcorner.comDigital Dollar
Cynthia Lummis highlights CLARITY Act’s protections for developers and law enforcement tools

The CLARITY Act could reshape crypto regulation by balancing innovation protection with enhanced law enforcement, impacting global digital asset dynamics. The post Cynthia Lummis highlights CLARITY Act’s protections for developers and law enforcement tools ap…

May 13, 2026Crypto Briefinge-CNY
Canada doesn’t need a digital loonie to maintain sovereignty from the U.S. — it needs digital competition

Alex Tapscott: A Canadian central bank digital dollar would be less useful than private-sector alternatives already in development. Read on

May 12, 2026Financial PostDigital Dollar
It’s time to tokenize sovereign debt now that India’s e-rupee is ready to help finance evolve

With RBI's e-rupee ready, assets can be tokenized for trading on the same ledger system that underpins this CBDC. This speed transactions up, reduces risk and allows markets to emerge. It could put G-Secs into household portfolios.

May 12, 2026LivemintDigital Rupee
House Freedom Caucus escalates fight over CBDC ban as FISA deadline approaches

The House Freedom Caucus's push against CBDCs highlights growing privacy concerns and could boost demand for private digital currencies. The post House Freedom Caucus escalates fight over CBDC ban as FISA deadline approaches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

May 11, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Dollar
Putin says Russia is close to a ‘serious’ gas and oil deal with China

Russia's pivot to China for energy exports amid Western sanctions could reshape global energy markets and challenge US dollar dominance. The post Putin says Russia is close to a ‘serious’ gas and oil deal with China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

May 9, 2026Crypto Briefinge-CNY
ECB's Lagarde’s digital euro warning: Why Europe shouldn’t just copy the U.S. stablecoin model

Lagarde warned that large stablecoins like Tether and USDC, which now dominate a $310 billion market, pose financial stability risks and could transmit stress to underlying asset markets during periods of turmoil.

May 8, 2026CoinDeskDigital Dollar
Feast on Fear: The wake-up call that will break your financial chains

Every fiat currency in history has eventually failed (e.g., Roman denarius, Weimar mark) and the U.S. dollar is following the same path to zero due to government theft through inflation and the 1971 severing of the gold standard, which has already destroyed 8…

May 8, 2026Naturalnews.comDigital Dollar
Germany weighs 2027 crypto tax overhaul as one-year holding rule under threat

Germany plans to “tax cryptocurrencies differently” from 2027, potentially targeting its one-year tax-free holding rule as it pursues extra crypto tax revenue and tougher enforcement.

May 7, 2026CointelegraphDigital Euro