Finextra

JULY 28, 2025

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Cash Management

Finextra

JULY 28, 2025

The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly reevaluating its digital pound plan, with internal discussions suggesting a potential shift away from prioritizing a digital pound, opening a new phase of CBDC reconsideration. Slow in progress In addition, the British CBDC project is relatively slow in progress, compared to other countries.

CBDC

Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have largely existed in the virtual realm, with transactions initiated primarily through web and mobile interfaces. However, a significant shift has occurred with the launch of Eurasia’s first CBDC cards in Kazakhstan, providing 20 million consumers with a new, tangible way to manage CBDC funds.

CBDC

Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The growing adoption of stablecoins across Asia marks a significant shift in the regions financial landscape. dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC primarily dominate the cryptocurrency topography. Operating on Ethereum and other blockchain networks, XSGD boasts a market cap exceeding $18 million. Traditionally, U.S.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Initially, these will use fiat currencies, but Swift plans to eventually integrate tokenised forms of money such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. This advancement could allow real-time exchanges of tokenised assets and payments on the Swift platform.

SWIFT

Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This PoC involved executing real-time cross-border test transactions between various Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) systems. The project tested the feasibility of conducting multilateral cross-currency transfers through the UDPN, involving both Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and non-DLT-based CBDC technologies.

CBDC

The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved new regulations for stablecoins, enabling it to integrate Dirham-backed digital currencies into its financial ecosystem. A new system has now been issued in the UAE which will license and oversee stablecoins, following approval by the board of directors at the CBUAE.

CBDC

Fintech News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Australia has unveiled a three-year initiative to explore the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with a focus on wholesale CBDC opportunities, industry outreach and regulatory improvements, Brad Jones, Assistant Governor (Financial System) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), told the audience at an industry event in September.

Central Bank

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Bitcoin and other offerings have not yet evolved into real alternatives to sovereign monetary activities, but stablecoins present challenges. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

Stablecoins

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

The Bank of Thailand plans to work on a new payment system for businesses using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), according to a press release , which will be a step toward readying the business sector for the digital age. The release says the step will help CBDC reach wider audiences, beginning with corporate entities.

CBDC

The Fintech Times

MAY 29, 2024

Cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins remain prominent and continue to see innovation worldwide; particularly in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Central bank digital currencies CBDC initiatives have garnered interest across both the Middle East and Africa, as evidenced by the CBDC landscape below.

Digital Currency

The Fintech Times

MAY 26, 2024

Addressing privacy concerns Promoting CBDCs with a range of benefits aside, most consumers are concerned about privacy issues, says Andrew Carrier , member of the executive committee at blockchain finance firm Quant. This may mean that, initially, acceptance of the retail CBDC is gradual.

CBDC

The Paypers

JULY 27, 2023

US-based blockchain company Ripple has partnered with Republic of Palau to launch a USD-backed Palau Stablecoin (PSC) on the XRP Ledger.

CBDC

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), 114 central banks, representing over 95% of global GDP, were engaged in some form of CBDC research or development by the end of 2023. The adoption of blockchain technology has further revolutionized cross-border P2P transfers.

Debit Card

PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

China is the first country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or digital currency electronic payment (DCEP). The digital yuan is structured using a central bank-issued CBDC for commercial banks and a commercial bank-issued CBDC focused on the public.

CBDC

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments and central banks, cryptocurrencies are typically based on blockchain technology, a distributed ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. What are Stablecoins? A primary USD stablecoin in USDC (aka USD coin). This is covered in the below section.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

While the potential is evident, practical applications for digital currencies and blockchain technology are still emerging. Upsurge of Blockchain and DLT Applications Originally brought into the spotlight by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain technology is now making significant inroads into traditional financial systems.

APACS

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

As noted in this space last week, about 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC). He pointed to the concept of synthetic central bank digital currencies ( CBDC ). The funds would travel over rails commonly used by banks.

Central Bank

Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Efforts were also made to advance digital assets, tokenization and central bank digital currency (CBDC) experimentation with initiatives such as Project Guardian and Project Orchid expanding to include more use cases and moving towards “live” pilots. 136), regtech (119) and investments and wealthtech (82).

FinTech

Fintech News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other payment trends in Asia preceding 2024 including the rise of B2B buy now pay later (BNPL), growing prominence of central bank digital currency (CBDC), and prevalence of composable, cloud-based ‘as-a-Service’ IT architecture models have helped shape much of what we anticipate for 2024. billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 19.6%.

Payments Trends

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The digital currency and payments market encapsulates various facets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins pegged to real-world assets, digital wallets , and blockchain-based payment networks.

Process

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By leveraging the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records to create verifiable and transferable electronic trade documents on a blockchain platform, DigiChain Innovations can facilitate the digitisation of trade documents. Ample was awarded the MAS FSTI Innovation Acceleration grant for excellence in fintech.

FinTech

Wharton Fintech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I will go back maybe a decade ago again with blockchain. I used to joke that everyone tried to end every conversation, every sentence with “on the blockchain.” We have done a lot of work with blockchain technology, particularly stablecoin. It is really important to separate out blockchain as a technology.

Visa

CoinRemitter

JULY 9, 2024

From efforts to boost oversight of stablecoin arrangements, to focus on the DeFi space, 2024 promises to be a year of crypto regulatory developments. Stablecoins will take Center Stage Stablecoins are gaining traction among financial institutions worldwide, attracting the attention of regulators also in 2024.

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

While not currently a major point for debate in the lead-up to the US Presidential election, Trump first made his views on a CBDC clear at a rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 18 January 2024 during the Republican presidential primary campaign. He noted that a move away from CBDCs would not impact the US as a global crypto hub.

CBDC

The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

The Federal Reserves shift on crypto banking access could impact payments, stablecoins, and digital assets. During the Biden Administration, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) explored plans for Project Cedar, an early-stage framework for a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). Why is it important?

Federal Reserve

The Payments Association

JANUARY 31, 2025

It further undertakes “ to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and related technologies across all sectors of the economy ” Highlights of the Order are outlined below. Fact Sheet ) The Working Group will be chaired by David Sacks, the special advisor for AI and Crypto.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

MAY 29, 2025

In Asia, stablecoins are gaining significant attention, prompting governments to step in with efforts to regulate the sector. The report, released in April 2025, explores Asias rapidly evolving stablecoin landscape, noting that different countries are taking varied approaches to stablecoin integration.

Stablecoins

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

On the other hand, they may disrupt existing payment infrastructures, requiring firms to adapt their systems and develop new strategies to remain relevant in a CBDC-driven world. Cilliers believes the excitement around CBDCs, especially across the Atlantic is justified. “I

Embedded Finance

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

While central banks across the globe have begun researching the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), only three countries have officially launched one, and we still await one from a genuine world leader – aside from China piloting the digital Yuan with questionable levels of adoption.

CBDC