Central Bank Digital Currency

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
UAE, China executes first CBDC transaction on mBridge
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2 December, 2025

UAE, China executes first CBDC transaction on mBridge

The heads of the UAE, Chinese central banks jointly commissioned the first cross-border transaction on mBridge as they get started...
Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans
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20 November, 2025

Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans

Central bankers are rethinking stablecoin regulations as the Bank of England defends its approach amid evolving global financial landscapes.
Pakistan risks $300B crypto gains amid cashless economy push
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17 November, 2025

Pakistan risks $300B crypto gains amid cashless economy push

At the SDPI Conference, experts said Pakistan could unlock $300B in digital asset trading as it accelerates its shift from...
RBI chief urges banks to back CBDC for cross-border payments
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5 November, 2025

RBI chief urges banks to back CBDC for cross-border payments

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges global central banks to back CBDCs over stablecoins, citing greater safety, speed, and control in...
Ghana’s digital payments spike to $280 billion
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4 November, 2025

Ghana’s digital payments spike to $280 billion

Digital payments in Ghana have spiked 11,350x over the past decade, with the number of mobile money customers surging from...