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Crypto’s next battle is privacy, but regulators face chicken-egg dilemma

Crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger design, said Aleo’s Yaya Fanusie.

Jan 21, 2026CointelegraphDigital Euro
BRICS reality: China, followed by India, dominate CBDC race

While China’s ‘digital yuan’ has largely been propelled by wholesale and institutional use cases, India’s ‘e₹’ pilot has been driven mainly by retail demand, leveraging the country’s large digital payments ecosystem

Jan 20, 2026BusinessLineSaudi Arabia Retail CBDC
Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns

The warning comes as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.

Jan 20, 2026CointelegraphmBridge
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters

The proposal would place CBDC interoperability on the BRICS agenda, though talks remain early and depend on consensus over technology and governance.

Jan 19, 2026CointelegraphSouth Africa CBDC
RBI floats linking BRICS’ digital currencies to ease cross-border payments

Proposal for CBDC connectivity could feature at 2026 BRICS summit, reduce reliance on the ​US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise

Jan 19, 2026BusinessLineSouth Africa CBDC
China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments

In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform.

Jan 18, 2026CointelegraphDigital Dollar
Cross-Border Payments Platform Project mBridge Processed $55.49B in Transaction Volume

The China-backed cross-border payments platform Project mBridge is reportedly set to erode the dominance of the dollar in some corridors, sectors and use cases. The platform has processed 4,047 transactions with a total transaction volume of $55.49 billion as…

Jan 16, 2026pymnts.comThailand CBDC
Tax trouble: The Indian Supreme Court’s Tiger Global judgement could potentially put foreign investors off

India’s top court has ruled that  tax is due on the sale of equity in a Singapore holding company of Flipkart by the Mauritius units of Tiger Global. This is awkward, since those shares were acquired before an exemption-granting treaty was amended, and s…

Jan 16, 2026LivemintMauritius CBDC
China-Backed Cross-Border Payments Platform Has Processed 3.48 Billion Transactions

The China-backed cross-border payments platform Project mBridge is reportedly set to erode the dominance of the dollar in some corridors, sectors and use cases. The platform has processed 3.48 billion transactions with a total transaction volume of $55.49 bil…

Jan 16, 2026pymnts.comThailand CBDC
Pakistan Partners With WLFI-Linked Company For USD1 Stablecoin Payments

Pakistan has partnered with a company affiliated with Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to explore innovation in digital finance and the use of stablecoins for cross-border transactions. Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Defends Bitcoin In 401(k)s Amid S…

Jan 15, 2026BitcoinistPakistan CBDC
The Great Unshackling: The ultimate battle for financial freedom

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are centralized, government-controlled digital money tied to IDs, allowing real-time surveillance, spending restrictions and account freezes based on political or social compliance. Examples include China’s digital yuan…

Jan 14, 2026Naturalnews.comDigital Dollar
Pepe Escobar: How BRICS May Deliver Structural Shock to US Dollar System

The oligarchy that really controls the Empire of Chaos has hit the panic button, as the structural contours of Hegemony seriously wobble.

Jan 14, 2026Sputnikglobe.comDigital Dollar
South Korea moves to reopen corporate crypto investing after long freeze

Companies would be limited to investing up to 5% of their equity capital. Only top market cap tokens on major regulated exchanges would be eligible. Stablecoin inclusion remains under regulatory discussion. South Korea is preparing to reopen its digital asset…

Jan 12, 2026Coinjournal.netSouth Korea CBDC
70 economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

Seventy economists and policy experts have signed an open letter urging Members of the European Parliament to support a digital euro designed as a public payment option that complements cash.

Jan 12, 2026CointelegraphDigital Euro
South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban.

Jan 12, 2026CointelegraphSouth Korea CBDC