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India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
1.1.2026
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it
Central Bank of Rusia Highlights Digital Ruble’s Payments Potential
30.12.2025
According to Alla Bakina, Director of the Central Bank’s National Payment System Department, the upcoming implementation of the digital Ruble presents opportunities in the payments arena. The bank estimates that it could reach 5% of the total payments in 7 years. Central Bank Of Russia Talks Ruble...
Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
23.12.2025
Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027
ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings
23.12.2025
Concerned that a CBDC will drain funds from traditional banks, regulators are considering caps on how much digital euro citizens can hold to ensure it's purely for payments
Russia’s central bank signals shift toward retail crypto access
23.12.2025
Russia’s central bank has submitted draft that would allow non-qualified investors to purchase crypto, but only under strict conditions
Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says
22.12.2025
Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency and gives its central bank authority to regulate and license providers to reduce fraud and systemic risks
Central Bank of Russia Acknowledges Bitcoin Mining as a Ruble Strengthening Activity
20.12.2025
The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard. Central Bank of Russia...
Japan Tightens Again, Markets Act as if the Shift Is Already Priced In
20.12.2025
The world tuned in this week as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) nudged its key short-term interest rate up by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a throwback level last seen in 1995. The central bank added that further hikes remain on the table if economic and price conditions line up with its projections. The Rate...
Federal Reserve moves toward narrower, crypto-driven take on master accounts
19.12.2025
The U.S. central bank has been mulling the idea of a "skinny" version of master accounts for firms that want payments access without the deeper Fed demands
Bitcoin, ether pop higher as Japan rate hike lifts Asian risk appetite
19.12.2025
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate
ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates
18.12.2025
With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns
Brazil to Revise Regulatory Guidelines for VASP Information Reporting to Central Bank
15.12.2025
The Central Bank of Brazil will issue a comprehensive new provision mandating that Virtual Asset Service Providers report specific required data, precisely defining the information these companies must disclose. The new regulatory instruction aims to standardize compliance mechanisms for...
Trump's Voice Would Have 'No Weight' in Rate Decisions, Fed Front-Runner Hassett Says
15.12.2025
Hassett is perceived as dovish and likely to support Trump's calls for significant interest rate cuts to boost economic growth
BOJ Hike Watch: Why Japan’s Next Move Has Traders on Edge Worldwide
14.12.2025
Eyes are now on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as the central bank is poised to make a bold move next week, raising its short-term interbank rate and sending shockwaves through global markets. BOJ Rate Hike Countdown: Markets Say the Odds Are Nearly Locked In Last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed...
Bank of Mexico warns fragmented global rules expose stablecoins to stress, arbitrage
11.12.2025
The Bank of Mexico's new stability report flags liquidity, contagion and regulatory-arbitrage risks as crypto adoption accelerates in Latin America
Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto
11.12.2025
Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation
Norway’s central bank says CBDC ‘not warranted,’ cites strong payment system
11.12.2025
Norway rules that a digital krone is unnecessary for now, highlighting its strong payment rails and the uncertain benefits of both retail and wholesale CBDCs
Crypto Holds Firm Ahead of Key Central Bank Decisions
11.12.2025
Crypto markets look stable on the surface, but traders remain uneasy as the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan (BOJ) line up back-to-back risk events. Crypto is quiet for now, though the stability feels temporary. Markets Steady as Traders Brace for FOMC and BOJ Some days feel too quiet, like...
Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies Around 90k With Liquidity Drained and a Fed Cut Fully Priced In
9.12.2025
QCP notes participation has collapsed while Polymarket sees a shallow easing path, putting the focus on guidance and cross central bank signals
Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026
8.12.2025
Argentina’s Central Bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026