Future of money: central bank digital currencies vs cryptocurrencies in 2026
In 2026, money is no longer simply coins, banknotes, or balances in a commercial bank account. It is…
Digital Yuan to Pay Interest Starting 2026
PIX is a payment method developed by the Central Bank of Brazil. Photo by BeInCrypto China’s digital yuan…
Opinion | Forget the US dollar. Watch water and energy resources instead
As 2025 draws to a close, it marks an important milestone in the reconfiguration of the global economic…
Council prioritizes privacy, banking concerns in digital euro deal – POLITICO
The spread of Big Brother-style conspiracy theories, meanwhile, has forced policymakers to take extra precautions to reassure the…
UK mulls ban on crypto cash in politics — putting Farage in firing line – POLITICO
Transparency experts have warned that the source of cryptocurrency donations can be difficult to track. That raises concerns…
Stablecoin Boom Forces Basel Committee to Rethink Punishing Bank Rules
The explosive rise of stablecoins has triggered pressure from U.S. banks and regulators on the Basel Committee to…
EU tells skeptical Bulgarians the euro is their guardian angel in a dangerous world – POLITICO
In a push to ease these concerns, Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde…
European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
That’s assuming national governments and the European Parliament agree on a legal framework next year, with potential issuance…
Could China ‘militarise’ cryptocurrencies to sanction-proof its economy?
Digital currency is emerging as a powerful, disruptive tool in global geopolitics, fundamentally reshaping the financial battlefield in…
India Bans Crypto Talk at World’s Largest Fintech Summit—And That Silence Says Everything About Its Market Strategy
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The digital euro has enraged half of Brussels. Here’s what you need to know. – POLITICO
Payments by digital euro would therefore (theoretically) be simpler than today’s digital payments. Rather than your bank having…
The Worldwide Rush Toward Central Bank Digital Currencies
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as defined by the International Monetary Fund, are state-backed digital versions of national…