Central Bank Digital Currency

Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns
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7 March, 2025

Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns

As the second phase of the DREX pilot continues, Brazil’s central bank has tried ZK-proofs, layer 2 networks and confidential...
Public blockchains can create ‘unprecedented efficiency’: ECB
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6 March, 2025

Public blockchains can create ‘unprecedented efficiency’: ECB

European Central Bank's Ulrich Bindseil is correct: scalable public blockchains are superior, and CBDCs could be minted on them.
BRICS challenges the world order and blockchain will play a role
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4 March, 2025

BRICS challenges the world order and blockchain will play a role

BRICS is at its full-steam ahead on de-dollarization, and its members are looking for alternatives to the Western financial system.
Digital euro project expands while US remains against CBDC
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27 February, 2025

Digital euro project expands while US remains against CBDC

While the U.S. remains adamant about adopting a digital dollar, Europe advances its CBDC project, expanding it to settle transactions...
Round-up of the week’s biggest blockchain news
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24 February, 2025

Round-up of the week’s biggest blockchain news

The blockchain and digital asset space flourishes in the finance sector with new stablecoin projects, tokenized bonds, and developments in...
34% of Israelis have high interest in CBDC: survey
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24 February, 2025

34% of Israelis have high interest in CBDC: survey

A survey found that over half of all Israelis want a digital shekel, and those aged over 60 and male...
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