Central Bank Digital Currencies news and trends

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

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India Wants BRICS Nations to Link Digital Currencies
CBDC // January 19, 2026

India’s central bank has reportedly proposed that BRICS countries link their digital currencies. 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....

Cashless Countries Rethink Switch Amid New Cyberthreats
Cash // March 16, 2025

Two of the planet’s most cashless societies are now reexamining their move from paper money. 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,...

Bank of England: Digital Currency Won’t Supplant Cash in UK
CBDC // October 27, 2024

If the U.K. adopts a digital currency, citizens shouldn’t expect cash and coins to disappear. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations

May 29, 2024
The technology for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) already exists. 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, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS 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...

Quick Reads
Former CFTC Chief Says Digital Dollar Is Inevitable in US

May 20, 2026
Before returning to office, President Donald Trump promised to outlaw central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 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, you agree to receive […]

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...

India Wants BRICS Nations to Link Digital Currencies

January 19, 2026
India’s central bank has reportedly proposed that BRICS countries link their digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cashless Countries Rethink Switch Amid New Cyberthreats

March 16, 2025
Two of the planet’s most cashless societies are now reexamining their move from paper money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...