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Digital dollar coin sealed in a transparent case on a desk, representing US stablecoins, CBDC concerns, and the future of compliance-focused crypto with privacy implications

The US said no to CBDCs — but your digital dollars already have the same control powers

America rejected CBDCs — but stablecoins can still freeze your digital dollars and coordinate with government enforcement.

Bank of Russia kicks off digital ruble operations with free transactions until 2025

Bank of Russia kicks off digital ruble operations with free transactions until 2025

The bank explained that this would incentivize Russians to use the national digital currency.

President Putin approves digital Ruble, as Russia prepares for crypto exchange trial run

President Putin approves digital Ruble, as Russia prepares for crypto exchange trial run

The governor of the Bank of Russia said the Digital Ruble use would be voluntary.

Federal Reserve’s CBDC efforts likened to ‘financial Death Star’ by U.S. lawmaker

Federal Reserve’s CBDC efforts likened to ‘financial Death Star’ by U.S. lawmaker

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has listed a CBDC-related job position.

French central bank believes distributed ledger technology will enhance financial stability

French central bank believes distributed ledger technology will enhance financial stability

Banque de France said in a report on July 21 that DLT has the "potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the monetary and financial system."

Op-ed: US banks launch 24/7 Instant Payments – does FedNow reduce risk of CBDCs?

Op-ed: US banks launch 24/7 Instant Payments – does FedNow reduce risk of CBDCs?

FedNow promises instant transactions round the clock, stirring debates on the necessity for a digital dollar.

Russia could begin digital rubles testing as early as next month

Russia could begin digital rubles testing as early as next month

The Western superpowers sanction on Russia has hastened its efforts for financial independce.

U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he’ll “nix” CBDCs upon election

U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he’ll “nix” CBDCs upon election

The Republican hopeful promised to block CBDCs on day one of his presidency.

Brazilian CBDC pilot source code includes methods to freeze, drain wallets

Brazilian CBDC pilot source code includes methods to freeze, drain wallets

Brazil's CBDC pilot includes functions to freeze and unfreeze wallets, as well as functions to move, mint, and burn funds.

Bank of International Settlements predicts 15 retail and nine wholesale CBDCs by 2030

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BIS unveils 7-step security framework for blockchain-based CBDCs

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Bank of England taps self-sovereign ID platform Nuggets to develop privacy layer for digital pound

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Trezor study shows nearly 75% of participants have concerns over digital pound

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