Central Bank Digital Currency

EU CBDCs Face 2026 Deadlines as Digital Shift Holds Firm
EU CBDCs Face 2026 Deadlines as Digital Shift Holds Firm
January 06, 2026  |  CBDC

Central bank digital currencies have moved well beyond theoretical debate, and in the European Union the conversation is now centered on deadlines, governance and execution....

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Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
January 05, 2026  |  CBDC

A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. However, it’s not clear whether the project will win the backing...

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EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros
EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros
December 21, 2025  |  CBDC

The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. The council is now supporting the idea of a version of...

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Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
November 05, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. The central bank hopes to roll out the digital currency...

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European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
October 30, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. That’s assuming national governments and the European Parliament agree on...

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South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement
South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement
June 30, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Korea is reportedly suspending its digital currency program amid increased stablecoin enthusiasm. The central bank (BOK) has paused preparations for the next phase of...

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This Week in Blockchain: Stablecoins Distance Themselves From Crypto Markets
This Week in Blockchain: Stablecoins Distance Themselves From Crypto Markets
March 12, 2025  |  Blockchain

The one constant throughout crypto’s history has been the same question: Where is the sector headed next? For crypto markets, the answer appears, at least...

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Stripe, Paxos CEOs Say Payments Ecosystem Needs Stablecoins and Blockchain but Not CBDC
Stripe, Paxos CEOs Say Payments Ecosystem Needs Stablecoins and Blockchain but Not CBDC
March 11, 2025  |  Blockchain

Payment stablecoins, blockchain and other digital innovations, including tokenization, will enable more efficient money movement across the globe, while ensuring primacy of the U.S. dollar...

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French Hill Favors Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins, Ban on CBDC
French Hill Favors Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins, Ban on CBDC
March 11, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas, said Tuesday (March 11) that he supports the development of a federal framework for payment stablecoins and...

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