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UAE Central Bank Clears DDSC for VARA Platforms, Bringing Dirham Stablecoin to Consumers
5.7.2026
The Central Bank of the UAE has granted a no-objection certificate to the dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC, allowing it to list on regulated exchange platforms. Federal Oversight and the Retail Transition The UAE dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC has reportedly secured a no-objection certificate from...
Central Banks Add 41 Tonnes of Gold in May as Record 45% Plan to Buy More
5.7.2026
Central banks added a net 41 tonnes of gold to official reserves in May, World Gold Council data published July 2 shows, extending a buying wave that has averaged 1,000 tonnes a year over the past four years. A record 45% of reserve managers expect their own institutions to add more within the next...
US Money Supply Hits Record $23 Trillion as Critics See a New Fed-Fueled Bubble
4.7.2026
The U.S. money supply climbed to $23.05 trillion in May, the first time the Federal Reserve’s M2 gauge has ever crossed the $23 trillion mark. The record lands as critics have accused the Fed of quietly restarting stimulus. Inside the Federal Reserve’s Latest Numbers The Federal Reserve’s H.6 money...
IMF, JPMorgan, Central Banks Contribute to Global Tokenized Asset Compliance Effort
23.6.2026
Leading central banks, financial institutions, and blockchain firms contributed to the Global Layer One (GL1) white paper on programmable compliance, which outlines a compliance architecture for tokenized financial assets and regulated digital-asset transactions. Contributors include the...
Bank of England eases stablecoin rules, introduces 40 billion-pound issuance cap
22.6.2026
The Bank of England published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and replacing holding limits with a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap
Binance can serve Philippine traders under SEC framework, BlockShoals says
19.6.2026
The exchange's Philippine return relies on an SEC sandbox arrangement that BlockShoals says permits trading access without a local VASP license
China pays closer attention to stablecoins as cross-border role expands
17.6.2026
A senior PBOC official called for closer monitoring, stronger regulation and international coordination as stablecoins gain importance in global payments
Report: BoE Deputy Governor Breeden Signals Retreat on UK Stablecoin Ownership Limits
14.5.2026
The Bank of England is walking back key parts of its stablecoin rulebook after the digital assets industry pushed back hard against proposals officials now admit may have gone too far. Bank of England Revisits Stablecoin Limits That Industry Called ‘Cumbersome’ Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden,...
Lagarde Blocks Euro Stablecoin Push, Calls $300B Market a Stability Risk for ECB Policy
9.5.2026
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde rejected calls for Europe to promote euro-denominated stablecoins this week, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary policy outweigh any benefits. Lagarde Warns European Banks That Euro Stablecoins Could Narrow ECB Rate...
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates at 3.75% as Traders Price 99% Odds for April 29 FOMC
26.4.2026
Prediction markets and CME futures traders have converged on one outcome ahead of the April 29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting: the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady, and likely will continue doing so well into the summer. Key Takeaways: CME Fedwatch puts a Fed hold at 99% for...
BIS Report: Crypto Earn Products Resemble Deposits With No FDIC Protection
24.4.2026
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a Financial Stability Institute report in April 2026, warning that the largest crypto platforms now operate as financial intermediaries without the capital buffers, deposit insurance or central bank access that apply to traditional banks....
South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech
23.4.2026
South Korea’s new Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his April 21 inaugural address to plant a firm stake in the ground: the country’s digital money future runs through central bank digital currency ( CBDC) and bank-issued deposit tokens, not private stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Bank...
BIS Official Flags $320 Billion Stablecoin Market as Financial Stability Concern
21.4.2026
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos called global coordination on stablecoin regulation a matter of “critical importance,” warning that fragmented national frameworks risk enabling regulatory arbitrage and financial instability. Key Takeaways: BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de...
Analyst Says Federal Reserve Is Ignoring US Recession Signals in 2026
12.4.2026
Federal Reserve officials risk the worst monetary policy mistake in the central bank’s history by keeping rates elevated as the U.S. economy slips toward recession, according to QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth. Key Takeaways: QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth says the Fed risks...
Report: Turkish Central Bank Considers Tapping Gold Reserves to Defend Lira
25.3.2026
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey is reportedly preparing an expanded toolkit including gold-for-foreign currency swaps to stabilize the lira amid Iran war and high inflation. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is holding private discussions to utilize its vast gold reserves...
Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle
24.3.2026
Markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts for the first time since the easing cycle began. Rate Expectations Shift Sharply as Fed Holds and Markets Reassess The shift, captured by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Market...
Markets Double Down on Fed Pause After March Decision: Traders See No Fold Ahead of April Meeting
20.3.2026
Markets are leaning heavily toward a Federal Reserve pause following this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, with traders signaling little belief that policymakers will pivot under pressure at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Markets Show Little Faith in Fed Rate Cuts After March...
FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut
18.3.2026
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target...
Bank of Korea Expands Digital Won Pilot With Phase 2 Launch and Two New Banks
18.3.2026
The Bank of Korea has launched Phase 2 of its Project Hangang central bank digital currency pilot, expanding real-world testing of the digital won with broader banking participation and new programmable payment features. Korea Explores CBDC- Stablecoin Hybrid Model in Project Hangang Expansion...
Iran crisis puts the regime's $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight
28.2.2026
The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises