Central Bank Digital Currency

South Korea CBDC ‘Project Hangang’ phase 2 targets 500K users
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27 July, 2026

South Korea CBDC ‘Project Hangang’ phase 2 targets 500K users

South Korea's Bank of Korea launches Phase 2 of its CBDC pilot, featuring new banking-like features and increased user engagement...
UK crypto market stalled as new regulations loom: study
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23 July, 2026

UK crypto market stalled as new regulations loom: study

U.K. crypto firms welcome upcoming regulation, but new research shows many remain unprepared for the digital asset framework set to...
South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules
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22 July, 2026

South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules

South Korea plans to include digital assets within a new state asset management framework, while Japan enacts stricter digital currency...
Russia sets digital ruble launch amid public skepticism
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15 July, 2026

Russia sets digital ruble launch amid public skepticism

Russia is set to launch the digital ruble on September 1, with the central bank partnering with banks and retailers...
Philippines sees economic gains from Project Agila
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10 July, 2026

Philippines sees economic gains from Project Agila

The Philippine central bank advances digital finance with Project Agila as QR Ph is now the most-used payment option for...
Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin

OpenUSD challenges stablecoin leaders with shared governance and revenue sharing as Circle, USDC, and traditional finance adapt to a changing...