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Bank of Korea deputy chief says desirable to introduce stablecoins gradually

SEOUL :The senior deputy governor of South Korea's central bank said it was desirable to introduce won-denominated stablecoins at a gradual pace, first with rigorously-regulated commercial banks. Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a co…

Jun 24, 2025CNASouth Korea CBDC
Is the crisis in the US an opportunity for Nepal?

By Nirmal P. Acharya The US is currently mired in a debt crisis, bitter partisan battles, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and […] The post Is the crisis in the US an opportunity for Nepal? appeared first on Peoples' Review.

Jun 24, 2025Mypeoplesreview.comTaiwan CBDC
Altcoin Sei Leaps 47% Following Wyoming Stablecoin Candidacy

Analysts told Decrypt that Sei's strong on-chain growth over the preceding months could help support its recent price gains.

Jun 24, 2025DecryptDigital Dollar
RBI e-rupee: How to use central bank digital currency

The e-rupee—India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC)—is issued in the same denominations as coins and bank notes. Users may transact with it through a digital wallet offered by participating banks and stored on mobile phones or similar devices. Unlike sav…

Jun 23, 2025The Times of IndiaDigital Rupee
Stablecoins Vs. CBDCs: What’s The Difference?

Stablecoins vs. CBDCs explained. Our guide clarifies the differences, from decentralization to government control. Learn more now.

Jun 22, 2025ForbesDigital Dollar
12 Years Ago: The First nexo Standards Transaction, a Milestone for European Payments (Arnaud Crouzet)

On June 5, 2013, a major step was taken towards the harmonization of card payments in Europe. I had ...

Jun 18, 2025FinextraDigital Euro
Central Banks Can Learn From Stablecoins. Lesson 1: They Are Not CBDCs

If central banks analyse the stablecoin boom, they can make the digital euro and digital everything else better: not by copying stablecoins, but by learning from them.

Jun 18, 2025ForbesDigital Dollar
How a fake tweet from Paraguay pushed Bitcoin to $110K

Bitcoin briefly surged above $110K after a hacked tweet from Paraguay’s president falsely claimed BTC had become legal tender. Here’s what really happened!

Jun 18, 2025CointelegraphParaguay CBDC
Chinese Central Bank head pledges to expand international CBDC use — Report

China has been looking to challenge the US dollar’s reserve status and wants to expand the digital yuan’s reach to include domestic and international payments.

Jun 18, 2025CointelegraphUnited Arab Emirates CBDC
PwC Predicts Digital Euro Will Cost €18 Billion: Why Bitcoin is Better, Cheaper & Safer

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has just released its Digital Euro Cost Study, which estimates the costs involved in introducing a digital euro at €18B, most of which will be borne by local retail banks. Commissioned by several European banking associations (EAC…

Jun 18, 2025BitcoinistDigital Euro
Digital Rupee vs Crypto: What the debate misses about the future of money

India is seeing a digital money revolution with the Digital Rupee and crypto assets. The focus should be on user experience, not just technology. The Digital Rupee's success depends on instant settlement, low fees, and universal acceptance. India needs polici…

Jun 17, 2025The Times of IndiaDigital Rupee
Why we should not write off the e-rupee yet

Despite the initial push for central bank digital currencies by many nations, the adoption of CBDCs has been slow across the globe, including that of India’s e-rupee. However, the future holds better prospects.

Jun 17, 2025Liveminte-Naira
GENIUS Act could strengthen dollar power, write ‘rulebook’ for global financial system

The GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill in the United States Senate, faces a key vote on June 17, and industry stakeholders are weighing in on what it means if it passes.

Jun 17, 2025CointelegraphDigital Dollar
ChatGPT: How Technocracy Thrives On Global Chaos

This is an unedited, un-redacted analysis from OpenAI, answering my question: “With military and economic chaos in the world, what kinds of options are on the table for Technocracy and Technocrats to push ahead with their agenda?” It appears that ChatGPT tell…

Jun 17, 2025Activistpost.comTaiwan CBDC