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UAE’s ‘digital dirham’ CBDC pilot completes first transaction

The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes.

Nov 12, 2025CointelegraphDigital Dirham
UAE's Digital Dirham CBDC Pilot Goes Live — Global List of Launched, Piloting, and Developing CBDCs

The UAE has joined the global CBDC race, officially launching its Digital Dirham pilot. Over 130 countries — representing 98% of global GDP — are ...

Nov 12, 2025Crypto Coins NewsDigital Dirham
Asia Morning Briefing: Hong Kong’s FinTech Week Belonged to Stablecoins, Not CBDCs

Once the future of digital money, central bank digital currencies barely featured this year as Hong Kong’s focus shifted to stablecoins and Brazil’s Drex pause showed how even early adopters are rethinking the model.

Nov 11, 2025CoinDeskDREX
Is Trump’s crypto “upgrade” to “ancient” US financial system on track for 2nd term?

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump promised a “21st Century” payments upgrade without requiring a central bank digital currency, putting the GENIUS Act at the center of the plan. The law is already on the books; the operating rulebook is not yet. In Ju…

Nov 11, 2025CryptoSlateWholesale Digital Dollar
General Flynn warns of imminent terror threat as AI drones surveil U.S. cities and Trump considers $2K stimulus

Imminent Terror Threat: Gen. Michael Flynn warns of large-scale U.S. terror attacks within 90 days—potentially deadlier than 9/11—with rogue weapons caches (missiles, RPGs) already staged nationwide by cartels/extremists. AI Police State Expansion: 800 U.S. p…

Nov 11, 2025Naturalnews.comDigital Dollar
Europe risks falling behind if it does not embrace global stablecoins

Europe risks falling behind in digital finance if MiCA restricts multi-issuance stablecoins. Embracing global stablecoins with flexible, competitive rules will strengthen liquidity, support cross-border markets and ensure the Euro remains relevant in a rapidl…

Nov 10, 2025EURACTIVWholesale Digital Dollar
Circle’s EU Policy Chief Patrick Hansen Busts AMLR 2027 FUD

Circle’s Patrick Hansen refutes claims that the EU AMLR 2027 will ban self-custody wallets, clarifying rules in great detail.

Nov 10, 2025BeInCryptoDigital Euro
Italian banks back digital euro but urge ECB to spread out costs: Reuters

Italy’s banking sector supports the European Central Bank’s digital euro but wants costs spread over time, as the ECB targets a 2029 rollout following a 2027 pilot phase.

Nov 9, 2025CointelegraphDigital Euro
BTC Liquidity Recovers as Trump Talks Bitcoin — Rocket Boost Incoming?

Bitcoin’s liquidity is finally showing signs of life after weeks of the cryptocurrency market stress and thin trading conditions.

Nov 8, 2025ZyCryptoDigital Dollar
Pakistan mulls rupee-backed stablecoin as country sees $25B crypto opportunity

Pakistan is weighing the launch of a rupee-backed stablecoin to boost financial access, as experts caution that regulatory delays could cost the nation up to $25 billion.

Nov 8, 2025CointelegraphDigital Dollar
The Digital Euro Just Hit a Wall of Resistance

Turns out the Euro Area's banks, citizens and even some EU lawmakers are not quite so keen on the project.

Nov 7, 2025Nakedcapitalism.comWholesale Digital Euro
Stablecoins strengthen the dollar and empower the developing world

Dollar-backed stablecoins reinforce U.S. currency dominance while democratizing finance in developing nations, countering China's debt-trap diplomacy.

Nov 7, 2025CointelegraphDigital Dollar
EU considers delaying AI Act rollout amid US and Big Tech pressure

The European Union is considering a partial halt to its landmark artificial intelligence laws in response to pressure from the US government and Big Tech companies.

Nov 7, 2025CointelegraphDigital Euro
Podcast – Mark Goodwin – Stablecoins & Tokenized Life: The Technocratic Plan to Repackage The Fed

This week, Jason and Matt sit down with Mark Goodwin, the former Editor-in-Chief of *Bitcoin Magazine* and one of the sharpest minds in the crypto space. Mark is the author of “The Bitcoin-Dollar” thesis and a leading voice on the intersection of state power,…

Nov 7, 2025Activistpost.comDigital Dollar
China’s expanding AI and Robotics industry raises questions about future job markets

Gendered Humanoid Robots Enter Production – China’s Xpeng Robotics unveils male and female AI robots for household and industrial roles, with mass production starting in 18 months, accelerating workforce displacement. AI Automation Threatens 80% of Jobs – Gol…

Nov 6, 2025Naturalnews.comDigital Dollar