Central Bank Digital Currency

Russia’s digital ruble accounts surge, mainly out of curiosity
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26 October, 2026

Russia’s digital ruble accounts surge, mainly out of curiosity

Russia’s digital ruble opened 220,000 accounts in its first month, beating expectations, but surveys suggest adoption may face growing challenges.
Governments are taking back control of digital assets
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21 October, 2026

Governments are taking back control of digital assets

Australia drafts CARF crypto tax reporting as Sweden weighs an e-krona; meanwhile, Russia bans P2P crypto trades as governments tighten...
EU authorities hone in on risks posed by and to digital assets
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12 October, 2026

EU authorities hone in on risks posed by and to digital assets

EU authorities target non-compliant stablecoins, warn of risks to monetary sovereignty, and urge readiness against quantum threats in the crypto...
HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar
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1 October, 2026

HSBC Hong Kong stablecoin gets a name, euro-backed tokens soar

HSBC RedCoin launches in Hong Kong as Asia's stablecoin use grows; meanwhile, the UAE pilots dirham payments, and euro stablecoins...
El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances
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30 September, 2026

El Salvador picks USDC over USDT for stablecoin remittances

Coinbase expands Citi stablecoin payments as El Salvador adopts $2 remittances, Verona launches verUSD, and Morgan Stanley tests digital assets.
EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits
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24 September, 2026

EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits

ECB, South Korea, and Russia take different approaches to digital assets, from tokenized securities and payments to stricter crypto exposure...