Central Bank Digital Currency

Australia’s new ‘crypto’ rules set industry standards on VASPs
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28 March, 2025

Australia’s new ‘crypto’ rules set industry standards on VASPs

Exchanges and VASPs in Australia holding digital assets must meet the same ‘general obligations’ the financial sector adheres to under...
Russia tests digital ruble in Tatarstan region
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27 March, 2025

Russia tests digital ruble in Tatarstan region

The Russian government has approached the western region of Tatarstan to begin testing the digital ruble, with programmability among the...
The realpolitik behind Russia’s digital currency pivot
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26 March, 2025

The realpolitik behind Russia’s digital currency pivot

Russia is embracing digital assets; the question now is: which other nations will follow, and what happens when they do?
Trump launching stablecoin, ETFs; ‘modernizing’ gov’t payments
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26 March, 2025

Trump launching stablecoin, ETFs; ‘modernizing’ gov’t payments

Reports revealed that Trump's project World Liberty Financial appeared to have launched a dollar-denominated stablecoin called USD1.
Australia plans ‘fit for purpose’ digital asset framework
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26 March, 2025

Australia plans ‘fit for purpose’ digital asset framework

The Australian Treasury issued plans to rule digital assets and stablecoins, focusing on protecting client assets and stablecoin issuers.
Cambodia’s Bakong blockchain payments record 3x spike in GDP
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25 March, 2025

Cambodia’s Bakong blockchain payments record 3x spike in GDP

Launched in 2019, the blockchain payment system has gained steady traction in Cambodia’s financial system, making up 330% of the...
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