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Malaysia's central bank announces stablecoin and tokenization sandbox
11.2.2026
The pilot programs explore wholesale settlement between institutions and real-world use cases, along with stablecoin development and tokenized bank deposits
UK Central Bank taps firms to test elements of distributed-ledger settlement infrastructure
10.2.2026
The six-month central bank pilot brings together market infrastructure providers, banks and Web3 companies to assess how core UK markets could move onchain
Lyn Alden: The Fed’s New Playbook Is Slow Money, Not Shock Therapy
10.2.2026
In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the Federal Reserve has quietly shifted back into balance sheet expansion, ushering in what she calls a “gradual print” rather than a dramatic return to crisis-era stimulus. Alden’s Latest Analysis Breaks Down the Fed’s Balance...
Federal Reserve Faces Industry Clash Over ‘Skinny’ Master Account Proposal
10.2.2026
The Federal Reserve’s proposed “skinny master account” has triggered a rare three-way collision among crypto firms, fintech advocates, and community banks, exposing deep disagreements over who should access the nation’s core payment rails and under what rules. Banks Warn of Risk as Crypto Supports...
Report: China’s Central Bank Leads New Crackdown on Crypto, Stablecoins and Offshore Tokens
6.2.2026
China has doubled down on its hardline crypto stance, issuing a fresh multi-agency directive that tightens enforcement and explicitly bans unauthorized overseas token issuance and yuan-linked stablecoins, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 5, 2026. Beijing Moves to Close Crypto Loopholes With...
Is Kevin Warsh a Hawk, a Dove, or the Next Volcker? Markets Are About to Find Out
2.2.2026
President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S. central bank, instantly reviving an old debate with real market consequences: Is Warsh a hard-money hawk, a quiet dove, or something closer to a modern-day Paul Volcker? Why Kevin Warsh’s...
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin could hit $6.5 million in 20 years
30.1.2026
After a bruising 2025, Hougan sees sideways Bitcoin trading, rising institutional interest and early central bank curiosity setting up the next cycle
El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin
29.1.2026
The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million
Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
29.1.2026
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces...
Abu Dhabi firm launches first UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin
29.1.2026
Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation
UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin
29.1.2026
The USDU stablecoin is issued by Universal Digital, a crypto firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance
27.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks
Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets
26.1.2026
On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability
Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic
21.1.2026
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country
Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest
21.1.2026
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a...
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
21.1.2026
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking
Report: RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies for Payments
20.1.2026
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal to connect central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) be placed on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India, aiming to ease...
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters
19.1.2026
India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report
India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
19.1.2026
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host