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Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

Central Bank of Russia Updates Digital Ruble Roadmap; Launch Slated for 2026

The Central Bank of Russia announced that large payments using the digital ruble framework will debut in 2026, providing an official update after the postponement of its launch in March. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble to Be Launched in 2026 The irruption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the lives of Russian citizens […]

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COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that central bank digital currencies will be built to interface with decentralized finance protocols or Web3 ecosystems. Privacy Crucial for CBDC Implementation Shahaf

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Israel’s New Study Shows 51% Of Public Is Interested In Adopting CBDC (Digital Shekel) – Is That So?

Israel’s New Study Shows 51% Of Public Is Interested In Adopting CBDC (Digital Shekel) – Is That So?

On April 1st, at the KPMG offices in Tel Aviv, several dozen people gathered for a meeting of the “CBDC IL Forum” to hear representatives from academia, the Bank of Israel, and KPMG present findings from a study conducted by the Bank of Israel through “Roschink” research institute. The study included around 1,000 participants, and the

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7-Eleven Joins South Korea’s CBDC Pilot Program

7-Eleven Joins South Korea’s CBDC Pilot Program

Key Notes 7-Eleven has begun participating in South Korea’s CBDC trials. The prospect of a Digital Won has long been in the works for the Bank of Korea. Other countries, like the Bank of England, are also trialing CBDC prospects. South Korea has launched a nationwide test for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This

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Malaysia’s Central Bank Plans to Support Asset Tokenization and Explore Digital Asset Technologies: Report

Malaysia’s Central Bank Plans to Support Asset Tokenization and Explore Digital Asset Technologies: Report

Key Takeaways: Malaysia’s central bank plans to explore asset tokenization and digital assets. Collaboration and regulatory discussions will shape its approach. Authorities remain cautious about crypto risks and foreign exchanges. Malaysia’s central bank, the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), outlined in its latest annual report plans to explore asset tokenization and digital asset technologies in 2025.

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ECB Says Digital Euro Critical to Safeguard Europe’s Monetary Autonomy

ECB Says Digital Euro Critical to Safeguard Europe’s Monetary Autonomy

Key Takeaways: The ECB alerts that the role of central bank money may be threatened by the fall in cash usage and the development of private digital currencies. Other people’s digital money and stablecoins are thought of as potential threats to Europe’s capacity for controlling its financial system and price stability. The proliferation of stablecoins

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South Korea to Trial CBDC With 100,000 Users and 7 Banks

South Korea to Trial CBDC With 100,000 Users and 7 Banks

South Korea’s CBDC pilot will involve seven major banks issuing deposit tokens, enabling 100,000 participants to make digital payments at top retailers like 7-Eleven, Hyundai Home Shopping, and Kyobo Bookstore. South Korea’s CBDC Pilot to Test Deposit Tokens in Real-World Transactions South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is gearing up to launch

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Russian Central Bank to Test Digital Ruble Smart Contract Functions in Tatarstan

Russian Central Bank to Test Digital Ruble Smart Contract Functions in Tatarstan

Russia’s Central Bank has asked the Republic of Tatarstan to help it test a range of digital ruble smart contract functions. The Russian media outlet Business Gazeta reported that the Central Bank has “approached the leadership of Tatarstan” with “a proposal to pilot” some of the CBDC’s “mechanisms.” Digital Ruble Smart Contract: Tatarstan Testing Ground

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