Central Bank Digital Currency

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults
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9 February, 2026

India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults

In her Budget 2026 presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the continuance of the punitive crypto tax, causing dismay among investors.
Philippines: BSP plans CBDC for government bond settlements
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6 February, 2026

Philippines: BSP plans CBDC for government bond settlements

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas eyes wholesale CBDC to settle government bonds, supporting tokenized treasury bonds and interbank payments.
ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros
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2 February, 2026

ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros

ECB invites EU-based payment tech providers to take part in workshops on digital euro readiness, ahead of a 2027 pilot...
Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC
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21 January, 2026

Bermuda taking economy onchain thanks to Coinbase, Circle, USDC

Bermuda teams up with Coinbase and Circle to launch an onchain economy and expand USDC payments, while India wants BRICS...
Russia launches digital ruble in government payments
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7 January, 2026

Russia launches digital ruble in government payments

Originally scheduled to launch in September, Russia has pushed up the rollout to January; digital ruble to be accepted in...
India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs
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6 January, 2026

India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs

The RBI emphasizes prioritizing central bank digital currencies over stablecoins to enhance financial stability and maintain trust in money.