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Digital Ruble Watch: Rollout Still Expected by Year-End, but Hurdles Are Still Present
3.4.2025
The digital ruble is still expected to be rolled out massively by year-end. Nonetheless, the Central Bank of Russia has reiterated that it will only start the implementation phase once it has worked out all the possible nuances during the current pilot. Digital Ruble Rollout Still on Track, Might...
US lawmakers vote to advance anti-CBDC bill
3.4.2025
The US House Financial Services Committee has advanced a bill aimed at preventing federal banks from using or issuing central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, paving the way for a vote in the chamber.In an April 2 committee session, lawmakers voted 27-22 in favor of passing the CBDC...
West Virginia's BTC reserve bill is 'freedom' from a CBDC — State Senator
2.4.2025
West Virginia’s Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve bill would give the state more sovereignty from the federal government and freedom from a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), State Senator Chris Rose told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.“You hear these rumors that...
7-Eleven Begins Accepting Bank of Korea’s Digital Currency in CBDC Trial
2.4.2025
Customers at 7-Eleven stores in South Korea can now pay using the Bank of Korea’s digital currency with a 10% discount to incentivize adoption
7-Eleven South Korea to accept CBDC payments in national pilot program
2.4.2025
South Korea’s 7-Eleven stores will accept payments in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) until June, as the retailer participates in the test phase of its CBDC project. The convenience store chain will reportedly provide a 10% discount on all products paid for with...
Senator Cruz introduces companion bill to prohibit the Fed from issuing a CBDC
27.3.2025
US Senator Ted Cruz introduced a bill on March 26 to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The “Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act,” would prohibit the Fed from offering certain products or services directly to American individuals, a...
South Korea’s Bank to Begin CBDC Test Next Month
24.3.2025
South Korea’s Bank of Korea (BOK) will launch a large-scale pilot test for its central bank digital currency…
South Korea to Trial CBDC With 100,000 Users and 7 Banks
19.3.2025
South Korea’s CBDC pilot will involve seven major banks issuing deposit tokens, enabling 100,000 participants to make digital payments at top retailers like 7-Eleven, Hyundai Home Shopping, and Kyobo Bookstore. South Korea’s CBDC Pilot to Test Deposit Tokens in Real-World Transactions South Korea’s...
The GENIUS stablecoin bill is a CBDC trojan horse — DeFi exec
12.3.2025
The recent GENIUS stablecoin bill is merely a thinly veiled attempt to usher in central bank digital currency (CBDC) controls through privatized means, according to Jean Rausis, co-founder of the Smardex decentralized trading platform.In a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Rausis said that...
The GENIUS stablecoin bill is a CBDC trojan horse — DeFi exec
12.3.2025
The recent GENIUS stablecoin bill is merely a thinly veiled attempt to usher in central bank digital currency (CBDC) controls through privatized means, according to Jean Rausis, co-founder of the Smardex decentralized trading platform.In a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Rausis said that...
The GENIUS stablecoin bill is a CBDC trojan horse — DeFi exec
12.3.2025
The recent GENIUS stablecoin bill is merely a thinly veiled attempt to usher in central bank digital currency (CBDC) controls through privatized means, according to Jean Rausis, co-founder of the Smardex decentralized trading platform.In a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Rausis said that...
The GENIUS stablecoin bill is a CBDC trojan horse — DeFi exec
12.3.2025
The recent GENIUS stablecoin bill is merely a thinly veiled attempt to usher in central bank digital currency (CBDC) controls through privatized means, according to Jean Rausis, co-founder of the Smardex decentralized trading platform.In a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Rausis said that...
Canada’s New Leader: Ex-Central Bank Chief and CBDC Advocate Takes the Helm
11.3.2025
Economist Mark Carney is set to automatically become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership race, even though he hasn’t participated in a general election. Justin Trudeau’s Successor Is a Former Central Banker and CBDC Proponent Mark Carney, a former central banker...
European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push
10.3.2025
European lawmakers have remained silent on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, a landmark policy shift favoring early adopters of Bitcoin due to its economic model.US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order outlined a plan to create a Bitcoin reserve using cryptocurrency seized...
European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push
10.3.2025
European lawmakers have remained silent on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, a landmark policy shift favoring early adopters of Bitcoin due to its economic model.US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order outlined a plan to create a Bitcoin reserve using cryptocurrency seized...
European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push
10.3.2025
European lawmakers have remained silent on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, a landmark policy shift favoring early adopters of Bitcoin due to its economic model.US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order outlined a plan to create a Bitcoin reserve using cryptocurrency seized...
European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push
10.3.2025
European lawmakers have remained silent on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, a landmark policy shift favoring early adopters of Bitcoin due to its economic model.US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order outlined a plan to create a Bitcoin reserve using cryptocurrency seized...
European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push
10.3.2025
European lawmakers have remained silent on the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, a landmark policy shift favoring early adopters of Bitcoin due to its economic model.US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order outlined a plan to create a Bitcoin reserve using cryptocurrency seized...
ECB’s Lagarde: Digital Euro Readiness Hinges on October 2025 Deadline
9.3.2025
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and stakeholder cooperation. EU Digital Euro Preparation Phase Targets October 2025, Launch Uncertain Amid...
Lawmaker Reintroduces Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act to Block Digital Dollar
8.3.2025
A revived bill seeks to block a U.S. central bank digital currency, with backers warning it could become a surveillance tool that erodes financial privacy. Digital Dollar Faces New Roadblock as Congress Revives Anti-CBDC Bill Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) announced on March 6 that...