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Brazil explores Bitcoin reserves as central bankers meet in Rio

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 …

Oct 30, 2025Coinjournal.netPakistan CBDC
Bitcoin Beats The Euro — France Chooses Crypto Over CBDC

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…

Oct 30, 2025Bitcoiniste-CNY
CBDC with Stablecoin Mechanics: Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah to Be Backed by Government Bonds

Bank Indonesia (BI) is advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project with a new model that integrates stablecoin mechanics, making the upcoming ...

Oct 30, 2025CryptonewsWholesale Digital Dollar
ECB Pushes For 2029 CBDC Launch — The Digital Euro Era Nears

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…

Oct 30, 2025newsBTCPhilippines CBDC
French Lawmakers Propose National Bitcoin Reserve Bill To Hold 2% Of BTC’s Supply

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…

Oct 29, 2025BitcoinistDigital Euro
APAC’s Digital Currency Strategies Diverge—CBDC vs Stablecoin

APAC splits on digital currency: Hong Kong advances CBDC, Japan launches JPYC, Australia clarifies stablecoin rules. Analysis.

Oct 29, 2025BeInCryptoSouth Korea CBDC
European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029

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…

Oct 29, 2025pymnts.comDigital Dollar
France proposes Bitcoin reserve, defying EU digital Euro plans

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.

Oct 28, 2025Ambcrypto.comDigital Dollar
Latin America Emerges as World’s Fastest Growing Cryptocurrency Market in 2025: Coinchange

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 …

Oct 28, 2025GlobeNewswireChile CBDC
Hong Kong's e-HKD better suited to wholesale use than retail, HKMA says

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has decided to focus development of the e-HKD on wholesale applications because the central bank digital currency...

Oct 28, 2025Yahoo EntertainmentThailand CBDC
Digital IDs: The global push for control and the fight for freedom

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…

Oct 28, 2025Naturalnews.comThailand CBDC
China Intensifies Crypto Crackdown With Latest Warning Against Stablecoins

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…

Oct 28, 2025newsBTCDigital Dollar
Hong Kong’s e-HKD better suited to wholesale use than retail, HKMA says

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…

Oct 28, 2025Biztoc.come-HKD
The Real-World Rise Of Stablecoin Remittances For The Gulf Region

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.

Oct 27, 2025ForbesmBridge
Changpeng Zhao Says Kyrgyzstan Has Launched BNB Chain-Based 'National Stablecoin,' Multi-Asset Crypto Reserve

Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB), Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao confirmed on Saturday. BNB-Powered...

Oct 27, 2025Yahoo EntertainmentDigital Som