CBDC
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cryptoCongress Bans Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance Until 2030 in Housing Bill
Bipartisan legislation prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until 2030, securing private stablecoin market share and addressing surveillance concerns.
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cryptoPeru Extends Digital Currency Pilot as Users Surpass 3.5 Million
Peru's central bank extends its CBDC pilot to 2027 after adoption in underserved regions surpasses 3.5 million users.
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cryptoBank of England Favors Tokenized Deposits Over Stablecoins
BoE Deputy Governor outlines plans for a multi-money retail system, prioritizing tokenized bank deposits over stablecoins.
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cryptoTreasury Secretary Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
Secretary Bessent pushes for CLARITY Act to bring crypto onshore, opposes CBDCs, and aims to make the US a global crypto hub.
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cryptoSouth Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto Law, Bans CBDC Payments
South Carolina blocks CBDC payments and protects crypto mining and staking with new legislation HB 4256.
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cryptoBoE Deputy Governor: Tokenization Could Cut Costs, Boost Competition
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden outlines how tokenization may reduce costs and speed settlement, while maintaining central bank money's anchor role.
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cryptoJapan's Central Bank Chief Urges Unified Digital Currency Framework
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino calls for integrating stablecoins and CBDCs to prevent monetary system fragmentation.
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cryptoBank of Korea Governor Pivots to CBDCs, Sidelines Stablecoins
New Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes central bank digital currencies and bank-issued tokens, notably omitting stablecoins in his first policy address.