
Article by Wahid Pessarlay
-
27 July, 2023
Federal Reserve of San Francisco seeks senior digital currency architect for CBDC project
The successful applicant will be in charge of creating "novel systems" around CBDCs, launching working prototypes of the system, and...
-
26 July, 2023
Pakistan’s central bank confirms CBDC development, seeks to catch up with industry pioneers
The State Bank of Pakistan’s CBDC pilot is expected to be carried out in stages, roping in the Pakistani commercial...
-
26 July, 2023
China eyes cross-border trade with Singapore as CBDC nears $250B transactions
Apart from integrating a new wave of cross-border functionalities in its digital yuan, China is looking to drive adoption rates...
-
25 July, 2023
Kuwait issues blanket ban on digital currency transactions
The digital currency transaction ban is the government’s latest attempt to crack down on money laundering rings operating in Kuwait.
-
25 July, 2023
South Korea hints at future CBDC in new financial report
South Korea joins the growing list of countries exploring CBDCs, with its central bank unveiling plans to study and possibly...
-
25 July, 2023
Metaverse association tasked to promote industry growth in China’s Zhejiang
The metaverse association kicked off operations with 91 local metaverse companies with plans to increase the size of its members...
Recommended for you
Thailand steps up its cybersecurity with WebD, an AI-based system targeting illicit sites; meanwhile, China warned the public over fake...
July 11, 2025
Following in the footsteps of their Asian neighbors, Vietnam crafted new laws while Indonesia partnered with the UN to boost...
July 10, 2025