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Central Bank of Brazil Hints at Credit-Focused CBDC Pilot Phase
12.6.2025
The third phase of the CBDC pilot will involve implementing tokenization solutions that allow customers to provide banks with visibility into their collateral assets in Brazil. This, in turn, would simplify the process of assigning credit within an onchain, open, and shared finance ecosystem....
Central African Republic to Launch Tokenized Land Sales on Solana
9.6.2025
The Central African Republic (CAR) is set to launch a new platform allowing global investors to purchase tokenized land concessions using the CAR token on Solana. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra stated that these land parcels are cleared, registered, subdivided, and connected by roads, making...
Central Banks Accelerate Gold Buying as De-Dollarization Heats up
7.6.2025
Central banks are turbocharging their gold reserves in 2025 as global distrust in U.S. fiscal stability and dollar assets explodes. De-Dollarization Fuels Fourth Year of Massive Gold Buying by Central Banks Amid escalating global tensions and a concerted move away from U.S. dollar reliance, central...
From Central Bank Halls to Web3 Frontiers — An Interview With Fastex CEO
6.6.2025
Few crypto executives have the résumé of Vakhtang Abrahamyan: decades in central banking, now leading a global Web3 company. At Bitcoin 2025, we talked about Fastex’s expansion, RWA tokenization, exchange security, and more. An Interview With Vakhtang Abrahamyan I sat down with Fastex CEO Vakhtang...
South Africa Central Bank Argues ‘Outdated’ Exchange Control Law Still Valid for Crypto Regulation
5.6.2025
The South African central bank has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized its use of an outdated exchange control law to regulate cryptocurrencies. Central Bank Says High Court Erred The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized the central...
Crypto May Erode Public Trust in Credit, Warns Central Banker
2.6.2025
A top central banker warns crypto’s accelerating fusion with traditional finance could unleash market turmoil, damage trust in banks, and jeopardize control over sovereign monetary systems. Central Banker Cautions: Misunderstood Crypto May Trigger Market Fallout Bank of Italy Governor Fabio...
South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto
1.6.2025
A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...
Central Bank of Brazil Open to Change Proposal Establishing Controversial Stablecoin Ban
29.5.2025
Eduardo Nogueira Liberato, an official from the Central Bank of Brazil, stated that this stablecoin proposal is not set in stone, and that there is room to flexibilize the methods to allow citizens to execute withdrawals to self-custody wallets. Central Bank of Brazil Might Change Draft Banning...
Russian Central Bank Greenlights Crypto-Linked Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
The Bank of Russia is cautiously opening up the financial system to cryptocurrency-linked products for qualified investors, but with strict conditions. Financial institutions can now offer non-deliverable derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose returns are tied to crypto prices...
Central Bank of Russia Approves Crypto Financial Products for Qualified Investors
29.5.2025
Central Bank of Russia permits crypto derivatives only for qualified investors with limits. Cash settlement mandated; actual cryptocurrency…
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
How central banks are testing blockchain-based monetary policy
27.5.2025
Why are central banks looking at blockchains? Central banks are tiptoeing into the world of blockchain not because it is fashionable but because every part of the money-making machine, from settlement rails to asset custody, is slowly being rewritten...
Thailand to allow crypto spending for tourists, eyes regulatory reform
27.5.2025
Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets.The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira during an investment...
Thailand to allow crypto spending for tourists, eyes regulatory reform
27.5.2025
Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets.The plan was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira during an investment...
France arrests over 12 suspects linked to crypto kidnappings: Report
27.5.2025
French authorities have arrested more than 12 people who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports.Those arrested include several minors, with charges against them including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and criminal conspiracy,...
France arrests over 12 suspects linked to crypto kidnappings: Report
27.5.2025
French authorities have arrested more than 12 people who have been linked to two high-profile crypto kidnapping cases in Paris, France, local media reports.Those arrested include several minors, with charges against them including kidnapping, attempted kidnapping and criminal conspiracy,...
Humanoid AI-powered robots duke it out in China fight comp
27.5.2025
Four artificial intelligence-enhanced robots have been put through their paces in a Chinese robot fighting competition, duking it out in kickboxing matches until one was declared the champion.The World Robot Competition Mecha Fighting Series had four human-controlled robots built by China-based...
Humanoid AI-powered robots duke it out in China fight comp
27.5.2025
Four artificial intelligence-enhanced robots have been put through their paces in a Chinese robot fighting competition, duking it out in kickboxing matches until one was declared the champion.The World Robot Competition Mecha Fighting Series had four human-controlled robots built by China-based...
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins crypto bank Sygnum
27.5.2025
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has joined Sygnum in an advisory role, where he will help the crypto bank navigate global regulations amid growing institutional interest in digital assets. Giancarlo’s appointment as senior...