
Central Bank Digital Currency
Kazakhstan, Hong Kong join SWIFT’s CBDC interoperability beta test
The new beta test focuses on interlinking CBDCs to foster cross-border payments, while a second test with 30 banks tests...
BIS partners with Israel, Hong Kong for retail CBDC experiment
The Bank for International Settlements has announced a successful CBDC proof of concept—Project Sela—prioritizing inclusivity and privacy, poised to revolutionize...
Indian firms pioneer CBDC solutions for feature phones amid slow internet adoption
Nokia's parent firm, HMD Global, with Airtel Payments Bank and IDEMIA, is creating offline payment options for the digital rupee,...
Reserve Bank of India’s CBDC enhancements aim to boost adoption
The Reserve Bank of India is planning upgrades for its digital rupee to encourage wider adoption, including offline payments and...
Grab super app Web 3.0 features launched for users in Singapore
Grab adds Web 3.0 with NFT vouchers for its Singapore market as it eyes expansion in Southeast Asia.
China’s Shandong province aims for $20B metaverse valuation by 2025
Shandong province aims to become a metaverse hub, investing heavily to attract industry giants and reach a 150 billion yuan...