The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that the growing popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins, poses a threat to financial stability, particularly in countries with low…

The European Central Bank (ECB) believes that the digital euro (CBDC) is essential to securing the European Union’s strategic autonomy amid geopolitical instability and growing dependence on foreign payment systems….

The Central Bank of the UAE approved a new symbol for the national currency and confirmed plans to launch the digital dirham (CBDC) in Q4 2025 as part of a…

The European Central Bank (ECB) views the introduction of the digital euro (CBDC) as a strategically necessary step to maintain control over monetary policy, ensure financial system stability, and preserve…

The European Central Bank (ECB) found that the majority of EU citizens don’t support the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Concerns over data privacy and the lack…

Banco Central do Brasil completed the first phase of its CBDC pilot project, revealing key aspects of the Drex architecture, privacy and programmability features, and highlighting major technological challenges. Banco…

The Bank of Israel shared details on the technical architecture of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), which includes 24/7 system availability, instant settlements, and offline payment support. The Bank…

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expanding its program for central bank money settlements based on distributed ledger technology (DLT). The ECB Governing Council approved a two-phase approach to implementing…

According to a survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), more than 50% of central banks plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the…