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Chainlink Powers First Blockchain Trade Settlement Between Brazil and Hong Kong
Brazil and Hong Kong have successfully executed a cross-border trade finance pilot using blockchain technology and digital currencies, which is…
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Kyrgyzstan Joins the Digital Currency Race with CZ-Backed Stablecoin
Kyrgyzstan is moving deeper into the digital economy with the launch of a new stablecoin, KGST, and plans for a…
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Japan Launches World’s First Regulated Yen Stablecoin
Japan has officially entered the stablecoin race with the launch of its first legally recognized yen-pegged digital currency, marking a…
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China’s Crypto Strategy: Turning Digital Money into a Geopolitical Weapon
China is increasingly using cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as instruments of statecraft, leveraging digital assets to reshape…
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Beijing Orders Tech Titans to Halt Stablecoin Launches in Hong Kong
Beijing has reportedly instructed several of China’s largest technology firms to pause their plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong,…
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India’s Digital Future: A CBDC Vision or a Missed Crypto Opportunity?
India is strengthening its commitment to developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) while continuing to discourage the use of…
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CBDCs Between Progress and Stagnation: BIS 2024 Survey in Perspective
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released its 2024 survey on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto assets,…
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Asia’s Stablecoin Power Play: How Hong Kong and South Korea Are Redefining Digital Finance
As central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects lose momentum in Asia, two regional powerhouses—South Korea and Hong Kong—are emerging as…
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CBUAE Report Signals Near-Term Launch of Digital Dirham, Highlights Key Design Features
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a comprehensive report detailing the progress, design principles, and policy framework…
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Bank of England Rethinks Digital Pound as Doubts Grow Over CBDC Necessity
The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly reconsidering its plans to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC), commonly referred…
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