The Era of the “Invisible Ledger”
By the end of 2025, crypto has moved from speculation to invisible financial infrastructure, driven by regulation, tokenized assets, and…
South Africa Bets on Wholesale CBDC: Digital Rand to Start with Banks, Not Citizens
South Africa pauses retail CBDC plans, focusing on wholesale digital rand infrastructure via Project Khokha and interbank settlements.
EU finds a new path: digital euro on public blockchain infrastructure
The EU is exploring a digital euro on public blockchains to compete with dollar stablecoins after the U.S. GENIUS Act,…
Bitcoin as a Symbol of Freedom: Norway’s Party for Decentralization
Norway’s Democratic Party officially endorses Bitcoin as a symbol of decentralization and freedom, challenging centralized financial control and supporting a…
🇨🇳 Crypto, Chinese-Style: What the Communist Party Media Is Saying
China's state media analyzes Bitcoin, stablecoins, and CBDCs — signaling a cautious but strategic crypto policy.
💶 ECB Targets October 2025 Launch for Digital Euro
The European Central Bank targets October 2025 for the launch of the digital euro. President Christine Lagarde emphasizes dual-purpose use…
💰 Mintoak Acquires Digiledge for $3.5M to Strengthen CBDC Capabilities
Mintoak acquires CBDC-focused Digiledge for $3.5M, aiming to boost digital rupee services for Indian banks and small businesses.
🇪🇺 ECB Develops Blockchain System for Interbank Settlements
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced plans to create a blockchain-based payment system aimed at simplifying settlements between central…
💷 The Digital Pound Is Coming! The Bank of England Prepares a Revolution
In 2025, the Bank of England will launch a Digital Pound Lab to test and refine the Central Bank Digital…
💳🇺🇦 Ukraine Prepares for E-Hryvnia: NBU Announces Open Testing! 🚀💻
In 2025, Ukraine’s National Bank (NBU) will launch open testing for the e-Hryvnia, a digital version of the national currency.