Societe Generale and Banque de France completed a transaction using tokenized bonds as collateral to secure a loan in a central bank digital currency (CBDC). All operations were entirely conducted…

The European Central Bank (ECB) updated its rulebook for the use of the digital euro (CBDC) based on consultations with market participants and is continuing preparations for its launch.  The…

Banking organizations worldwide are working to streamline cross-border payment processes, but the popularity of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) is waning in this context.  Central banks are actively focusing on…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the use of tokenization to manage trade collateral in the U.S. derivatives markets. The CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee issued a recommendation to…

The Reserve Bank of India is collaborating with central banks in Asia and the Middle East to expand the availability of its instant cross-border payments platform.  The Reserve Bank of…

Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) initiated the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project, which will focus on a trade finance solution using blockchain oracles.  Reps…

The government of Pakistan is proposing to legalize a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as legal tender.  Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance submitted several amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is expanding its international links via Project Ensemble, a tokenization initiative. Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), with its Drex pilot program, and the Bank…

Authorities of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Southern Africa reported the success of their pilot project for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The initiative aims to improve domestic…