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One US location just banned CBDCs, but its new state token is doing something even more surprising

For years, stablecoins have been crypto’s most useful invention and its most awkward dinner guest. Useful because they turn blockchains into 24/7 dollar rails, and awkward because while the promise is simple, securing trust rarely is. A digital token worth ex…

Jan 11, 2026CryptoSlateDigital Dollar
India strengthens crypto regulations, targets anonymity-enhancing tokens

Digital Rupee (e₹), Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) are excluded from the scope of these guidelines as it represents a digital form of sovereign fiat currency.

Jan 9, 2026BusinessLineDigital Rupee
AI supremacy, globalist depopulation, and financial collapse: The trifecta of humanity’s obsolescence

AI Job Takeover: AI will replace 50% of white-collar jobs (coding, customer service, insurance, management) within 3 years, outperforming humans in speed, cost, and accuracy—leading to mass unemployment and economic destabilization. Globalist Depopulation Age…

Jan 9, 2026Naturalnews.comDigital Dollar
The GENIUS Act can drain $6.6T from U.S. banks – THIS is how

The fight between traditional banking stability and the rise of digital finance - What will the U.S. choose?

Jan 8, 2026Ambcrypto.comTrigger Solution
China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules

China’s move to pay interest on the digital yuan is colliding with the GENIUS Act’s ban on stablecoin yield, intensifying questions over whether US digital dollars can stay competitive.

Jan 8, 2026Cointelegraphe-CNY
Outlook 2026: Chaos and Control

This past month was dominated by domestic and international political issues with volatile headwinds impacting markets. Let’s survey the landscape to see what these key stories are. Some of them are well-known but have hidden twists. Others are not well-known…

Jan 7, 2026Activistpost.comSand Dollar
RAKBANK Wins Approval for AED Stablecoin as UAE’s Digital Dirham Skips 2025 Launch

Key Takeaways - RAKBANK has received in-principle approval from the CBUAE to issue a fully AED-backed stablecoin for payments. - The approval signals growing momentum for regulated, private-sector digital finance in the UAE. - Delays in the Digital Dirham CBD…

Jan 7, 2026Biztoc.comDigital Dirham
THE UNRAVELLING: 2025 Trends and Predictions from 21WIRE

21st Century WireNEW YEAR SPECIAL Looking forward into the New Year, here are some predictions and trends to keep an eye out for. This past year saw plenty of absolutely unprecedented world events. Things are definitely coming to the head. Everyone can sense …

Jan 6, 2026Activistpost.comDigital Dollar
EU CBDCs Face 2026 Deadlines as Digital Shift Holds Firm

Central bank digital currencies have moved well beyond theoretical debate, and in the European Union the conversation is now centered on deadlines, governance and execution. As CBDCs gain traction globally, Europe’s approach has crystallized around a series o…

Jan 6, 2026pymnts.comWholesale Digital Euro
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches

A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. However, it’s not clear whether the project will win the backing of a majority of the European Parliament, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Jan. 5), with one official telling the ne…

Jan 5, 2026pymnts.comDigital Euro
Beijing taps WeBank, Alipay’s MYBank, and eight banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings

Banks will let investors use Chinese CBDC to buy stocks and bonds. Digital yuan holders will get 0.05% quarterly interest payouts starting March 20. Wallet...

Jan 5, 2026Dlnews.come-CNY
Does The Digital Euro Use XRP? Here’s What We Know

Crypto pundit SMQKE has drawn the community’s attention to the possibility that the proposed digital euro is using XRP. This comes as the XRP Ledger continues to gain more utility, which is a positive for the altcoin.  How The Digital Euro Has Ties To XRP In …

Jan 5, 2026BitcoinistDigital Euro
2025: The Year Confidence Shifted

The year 2025 was not defined by a single shock, but by a decisive break in confidence. Governments repositioned, as did central banks, but both have realized they are unable to stop the cycle in motion. The public no longer trusts those in charge of monetary…

Jan 4, 2026Activistpost.comPalestine CBDC
Changing regulations: What users should know before buying crypto in 2026

Crypto regulations are evolving in 2026, with comprehensive market structure bills, stablecoin laws, and tax rules in several jurisdictions around the world.

Jan 2, 2026Cointelegraphe-CNY
Cash-like privacy is among digital euro’s 'hardest political tradeoffs'

According to experts, the digital euro will be decided through political compromise as lawmakers clash over how much privacy and online functionality to include.

Jan 2, 2026CointelegraphDigital Euro