Stablecoin supply reaches $162 billion amid rising institutional demand and liquidity hunt

cryptobriefing.com The stablecoin supply is at $162.1 billion following a $4.7 billion rise in August, which represents a 3% monthly growth, Artemis’ reveals. This movement represents…

Binance Obtains Former Regulatory Consent in Kazakhstan Ahead of Full Licensing

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Binance Obtains Former Regulatory Consent in Kazakhstan Ahead of Full Licensing Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially received…

‘Anti-American’ Crypto Policy Criticized By US Ex-Candidate

bitcoinist.com Former Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy recently criticized the US regulators for the crackdown on the crypto sector. The industry-friendly politician…

Brazil’s Central Bank Selects Visa, Santander for CBDC Pilot Phase 2

cryptonews.com The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has announced the selection of 13 themes for the second phase of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, known as Drex. This phase…

Visa and Santander Selected by Brazil’s Central Bank for a Second Phase of CBDC Pilot

coindesk.com None The Brazilian central bank will oversee 11 projects while the local Securities and Exchange Commission will supervise two. • None Visa was selected to optimize the…

Mastercard Unveils Euro-Denominated Crypto Debit Card, Enabling Bitcoin Spending Worldwide

thecryptobasic.com Mastercard launches a euro-denominated cryptocurrency card in an effort to bolster global adoption of crypto-focused payments. The debit card allows users to spend Bitcoin…

Swiss Banking Giant ZKB Partners with Crypto Finance to Offer Crypto Brokerage Services

cryptonews.com Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB), one of Switzerland’s largest banking institutions, has launched crypto brokerage services for its customers. The bank has partnered with Crypto…

Central Bank of Brazil Hints at a Future Integration of AI Into Its CBDC

news.bitcoin.com The Central Bank of Brazil has hinted at implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and data monetization processes into Drex, its central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a…

IMF explores how CBDCs can address privacy - Ledger Insights

ledgerinsights.com Arguably, the two biggest challenges for retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are whether the public sees them as useful and concerns about privacy. Despite…

$225B Swiss Bank Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading

thecryptobasic.com Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), expands its offerings by introducing trading and custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bank revealed…

Russia’s Largest Bank to Offer CBDC in 2025: Get Ready for Digital Ruble

watcher.guru Russia’s CBDC plans are moving forward. Sberbank, Russia’s biggest bank, will offer digital ruble transactions in early 2025. This is a big step for Russia’s central bank…

Democratic Party Omits Bitcoin from 2024 Platform

tftc.io The Democratic Party's 2024 platform, released on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), notably excludes any mention of Bitcoin. This decision is…

Signals Potential Bullish Recovery Fueled by Rising RWA Tokenization in Global Markets

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Chainlink (LINK) Signals Potential Bullish Recovery Fueled by Rising RWA Tokenization in Global Markets Amid the notable crypto bearish outlook, Chainlink (LINK)…

India’s HDFC Bank Launches New UPI and CBDC Features

news.bitcoin.com HDFC Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has introduced new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance…

Qatar Unveils Framework to Regulate Digital Assets

cryptonews.com Qatar has launched a regulatory framework to manage and supervise the expanding digital asset market actively, according to a joint statement from The Qatar Financial Centre…

Asia leads in global crypto adoption due to progressive regulatory approach

cryptoslate.com Singapore has emerged as the global leader in crypto adoption due to its progressive regulatory approach toward the industry, according to the Henley Crypto Adoption Index…

Chinese Crypto Market Data Provider Feixiaohao Under Police Investigation

cryptonews.com Feixiaohao, a leading cryptocurrency market data provider in China, is currently under investigation by the Inner Mongolia police. The investigation, which has reportedly…

JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative

news.bitcoin.com Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after…

India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy

news.bitcoin.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das…

BRICS: India To Use Cryptocurrency For Trade, Abandon US Dollar

watcher.guru As the BRICS bloc turns to alternative payment systems to ditch the US dollar, India is considering using cryptocurrency for trade. The country already completed its first…

India’s central bank proposes ‘plug-and-play’ CBDC framework for cross-border transactions

cryptobriefing.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed developing a plug-and-play system for cross-border payments to enhance interoperability between countries. RBI Governor…

India mulls cross-border CBDC interoperability system

cointelegraph.com RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates a plug-and-play system to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and CBDC interoperability.

Donald Trump Releases 4th NFT Collection On Bitcoin Ordinals

bitcoinist.com Former President Donald Trump has once again made waves in the digital asset space with the release of his latest series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) dubbed “The America…

A Manual Guide to Killing Bitcoin: The Eternal Return

bitcoinmagazine.com This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy. Every morning at 6am, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the cynic weatherman…

Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov Predicts Real-World Assets Will Surpass Crypto

beincrypto.com Sergey Nazarov predicts that the total value locked (TVL) in Real World Assets (RWAs) could surpass that in crypto by 2027. The Chainlink CEO attributes this expected…

Is $10,000 Possible For XRP? Crypto Pundit Shares Bold Predictions

newsbtc.com Crypto pundit and YouTube influencer Levi Rietveld has projected a bold price target of $10,000 for XRP with his 117,000 followers. His prediction is backed by major…

The ‘excited’ tone around crypto’s institutional progress

blockworks.co Today, enjoy the Empire newsletter on Blockworks.co. Tomorrow, get the news delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter. At the crossroads We talked…

Russia to Test Crypto For Cross-Border Transactions to Counter Sanctions: Bloomberg

cryptonews.com Russia is preparing to launch trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital tokens for cross-border transactions to counter international sanctions. The trials are set to…

RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach

news.bitcoin.com The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency…

India’s RBI Chief Warns Against Rushing Full-Scale Rollout of Retail CBDC Pilot

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker India’s RBI Chief Warns Against Rushing Full-Scale Rollout of Retail CBDC Pilot The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) digital currency pilot program, known as the…

India’s Central Bank Governor Advises Gradual Nationwide Rollout as CBDC Reaches 5M Users

cryptonews.com India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has surpassed 5 million users, but Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has cautioned against a hasty…

India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users

cointelegraph.com India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions.

System-wise CBDC Roll-Out Should Not Be Rushed: RBI Governor

coinpedia.org The post System-wise CBDC Roll-Out Should Not Be Rushed: RBI Governor appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News India’s central bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has expressed…

India's CBDC Has 5M Users, Can be Phased in Gradually: Central Bank Governor

coindesk.com None India's retail CBDC pilot has over 5 million users with as many as 16 banks participating. • None The nation's central bank Governor hinted at the possibility of…

EMTECH Using Hedera HBAR for CBDCs!

youtube.com After trialing Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Stellar EMTECH landed on using Hedera for CBDC technology. They also found ...

US-Backed Stablecoin by Wyoming: Pioneering Financial Innovation in 2025

coinpedia.org Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010.…

What Does Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Mean?

forbes.com As digital transformation continues to reshape the financial landscape, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are emerging as a pivotal development. This article delves…