The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its efforts in developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform. This move signals a significant step towards potentially introducing a digital
A significant development is underway in Switzerland as a proposal mandates the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold Bitcoin. This move, if implemented, could have far-reaching consequences for the cryptocurrency
India is actively preparing for a future where the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) plays a pivotal role in the country's economy. This sentiment was expressed by the Reserve Bank
On February 16, Hong Kong's government issued $100 million in tokenized green bonds as part of its Green Bond Programme. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the central bank of
Nepal's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has recognized the increasing use of cryptocurrencies by fraudsters despite the country's official ban on digital asset trading. To combat this, the FIU has proposed
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), headquartered in Doha, Qatar, has unveiled a new regulatory framework designed for managing and fostering digital assets. The QFC's governing bodies, the Qatar Financial Centre
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released a draft regulatory framework aimed at governing cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country. The proposed regulations underscore the central bank's intention to balance
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has made a substantial commitment of S$100 million (approximately $74.3 million USD) to bolster its financial sector's capabilities in quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This strategic
Taiwan's central bank is pumping the brakes on launching its own digital currency, according to a recent statement. While acknowledging the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that the United States is on an "unsustainable fiscal path," with debt growth outpacing the overall economy. In a Jan. 4 interview with