Cbdc news and trends

Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
CBDC // April 21, 2026

Is South Korea prioritizing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

CBDC Debate Signals Privacy Fault Line in Digital Money’s Future
CBDC // April 06, 2026

The progress of crypto policy in Washington has been nearly as volatile as digital asset markets themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks
CBDC // March 23, 2026

China will reportedly permit select banks to handle its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs
CBDC // March 12, 2026

A housing bill passed Thursday (March 12) by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would ban the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until at least the end of 2030, CoinDesk reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Crypto Week Comes Back to Life with Stablecoin Bill Set for House Vote

July 16, 2025
It’s not every week that a sector with a checkered past gets the regulatory green light in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

The EU Inches Closer to the Digital Euro — Will Stablecoins and Crypto Take a...

February 21, 2024
In Europe, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has inched closer to reality, by virtue of a vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network

February 06, 2024
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and changing consumer behaviors positioning it...

Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin

January 18, 2024
Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
ECB Adopts Payments Standards to Clear Path for Digital Euro Launch

April 24, 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) has signed agreements with three European standard setters to facilitate digital euro payments, if the digital euro regulation gets adopted by European Union (EU) co-legislators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins

April 21, 2026
Is South Korea prioritizing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks

March 23, 2026
China will reportedly permit select banks to handle its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs

March 12, 2026
A housing bill passed Thursday (March 12) by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would ban the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until at least...