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Lawmakers previously proposed a $19 billion Bitcoin reserve. Countries like Germany, Pakistan, and the Philippines are reviewing similar plans. Brazil’s Drex CBDC could support future digital reserve systems. Brazil’s central bank is preparing to host one of …
France’s National Assembly moved to block European Central Bank’s planned digital euro and to favor Bitcoin and euro stablecoins. Based on reports, the resolution was filed on October 22, 2025 by Éric Ciotti and UDR members. Related Reading: IBM Unveils Digit…
Bank Indonesia (BI) is advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project with a new model that integrates stablecoin mechanics, making the upcoming ...
European Central Bank officials kept a clear target this week: launch the digital euro in 2029. That goal was described as realistic by senior ECB figures, even as the bank said it will carry on with preparation work beyond the formal end of its current phase…
Lawmakers have reportedly introduced a comprehensive crypto bill proposal in the French Parliament that could establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and boost the industry’s adoption in the country. Related Reading: Bank Of Korea Calls For Bank-Issued Sta…
APAC splits on digital currency: Hong Kong advances CBDC, Japan launches JPYC, Australia clarifies stablecoin rules. Analysis.
The European Central Bank is reportedly targeting 2029 for the launch of its digital euro. Officials will decide whether to continue preparatory work on the project at a meeting this week in Florence, Italy, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Oct. 29), citing unna…
France’s conservative UDR party has introduced a sweeping pro-Bitcoin bill that challenges the EU’s centralized approach to digital money. The proposal would promote euro-backed stablecoins as an alternative to the digital euro.
Latin America Emerges as World’s Fastest Growing Cryptocurrency Market in 2025, says Coinchange LATAM Crypto Regulation Report 2025 Latin America Emerges as World’s Fastest Growing Cryptocurrency Market in 2025, says Coinchange LATAM Crypto Regulation Report …
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has decided to focus development of the e-HKD on wholesale applications because the central bank digital currency...
Governments worldwide (Vietnam, U.K., U.S., EU) are accelerating digital ID programs under the guise of “modernization” and “fraud prevention.” Vietnam deactivated 86 million bank accounts overnight to enforce compliance with its national digital ID system. U…
Despite facing criticism for lagging behind the United States in creating a more accommodating environment for cryptocurrency growth and adoption, China reaffirmed its stringent stance on crypto once again this week. Authorities issued warnings about the all…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has decided to focus development of the e-HKD on wholesale applications because the central bank digital currency (CBDC) has stronger potential value in large transactions than in daily retail use. The city’s de facto c…
Remittances in the Gulf have long relied on outdated systems: slow, costly, and opaque. Emerging now is a more direct, transparent, and user-led model using stablecoins.
Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB), Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao confirmed on Saturday. BNB-Powered...