Central Bank Digital Currency

Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
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18 August, 2026

Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push

Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and...
India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines
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11 August, 2026

India adds ‘crypto’ assets, CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines

India is updating its tax reporting guidance to include digital currencies, enhancing due diligence for financial institutions under the CARF.
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...