Bank of England introduces limits on ownership and transactions with stablecoins

Oct 16, 2025

Bank of England introduces limits on ownership and transactions with stablecoins

The goal is to protect the financial system and mitigate the risks associated with cryptocurrency adoption

India announces the launch of a digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank

Oct 7, 2025

India announces the launch of a digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank

Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s new digital currency will run on blockchain technology and ensure secure and transparent payments

China’s central bank will launch an international CBDC operations center

Jun 18, 2025

China’s central bank will launch an international CBDC operations center

The initiative aims to expand the global influence of the digital yuan

Singapore will introduce fines for local crypto firms for providing services overseas

Jun 2, 2025

Singapore will introduce fines for local crypto firms for providing services overseas

After June 30, fines and prison sentences will be imposed for violating the rules

Korea’s central bank did not consider creating a BTC reserve due to the high volatility of the asset

Mar 17, 2025

Korea’s central bank did not consider creating a BTC reserve due to the high volatility of the asset

The regulator stated that the asset does not have the necessary credit rating and does not have sufficient liquidity

Bank of Russia proposes to allow cryptocurrency trading for “specially qualified” investors

Mar 12, 2025

Bank of Russia proposes to allow cryptocurrency trading for “specially qualified” investors

At the same time, the Central Bank reminded that it still does not consider cryptocurrency as a means of payment

Israel’s Central Bank unveils the first draft of the digital shekel

Mar 4, 2025

Israel’s Central Bank unveils the first draft of the digital shekel

A final decision to launch the asset will be made after 2026 based on research, public feedback, and regulatory considerations

Hong Kong’s central bank has started subsidizing the issuance of tokenized bonds

Nov 29, 2024

Hong Kong’s central bank has started subsidizing the issuance of tokenized bonds

Qualifying issuers will be able to cover up to 50% of the costs

Minneapolis Central Bank head says that cryptocurrencies are unpopular as a means of payment for legal purchases

Oct 22, 2024

Minneapolis Central Bank head says that cryptocurrencies are unpopular as a means of payment for legal purchases

According to Neel Kashkari, digital assets are predominantly used to buy drugs

Bolivia has lifted a multi-year ban on banks’ work with cryptocurrency

Jun 28, 2024

Bolivia has lifted a multi-year ban on banks’ work with cryptocurrency

The Central Bank banned such operations back in 2020

OMFIF: Central banks see CBDC as a way to protect against dollar dominance

Dec 28, 2023

OMFIF: Central banks see CBDC as a way to protect against dollar dominance

41% of countries expect to launch their own national cryptocurrencies by 2028

​Kuwait confirms ban on the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment

Jul 19, 2023

​Kuwait confirms ban on the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment

The Central Bank urged banks to refrain from providing any services related to virtual assets