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European Central Bank emphasizes digital euro’s role in banking trust

ECB's Piero Cipollone positions the digital euro as essential for banking trust, with no interest, holding caps, and potential issuance targeted for 2029. The post European Central Bank emphasizes digital euro’s role in banking trust appeared first on Crypto …

Jul 17, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Euro
The CLARITY Act Delay Is Now A Compliance Problem, Not Just A Political One

The CLARITY Act's Senate window is closing, but the real deadline belongs to compliance teams. What GCs, CCOs and boards should do before August, pass or fail.

Jul 16, 2026ForbesSouth Africa CBDC
South Korea to modify 76-year-old law to classify cryptocurrencies as national assets

From tokenized public spending trials to government bond pilots, the state is aggressively pushing public finance onto distributed ledgers.

Jul 15, 2026CoinDeskSouth Korea CBDC
ECB Selects 36 Banks for Digital Euro Pilot — Testing Begins in 2027

We break down everything known about the testing and launch timeline for the digital euro. The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers... The post ECB Selects 36 Banks for Digital Euro Pilot — Testing Begins in 2027 appeared first on B…

Jul 15, 2026Bitcoinfoundation.orgDigital Dollar
South Korea plans Digital Asset Basic Act to bring crypto into its national asset framework

South Korea's legislative move could enhance crypto market stability, attract institutional investors, and integrate digital assets into mainstream finance. The post South Korea plans Digital Asset Basic Act to bring crypto into its national asset framework a…

Jul 15, 2026Crypto BriefingSouth Korea CBDC
South Korea to bring digital assets under new state asset management system

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy announced plans to include digital assets and intellectual property under the country’s new state-asset management framework to modernize state asset management.

Jul 15, 2026CointelegraphSouth Korea CBDC
ECB picks firms including Deutsche Bank, Revolut for digital euro pilot

The pilot will test a beta version of the digital euro for online, offline, in-store, and e-commerce payments using ECB and central bank staff as users.

Jul 14, 2026CoinDeskDigital Dollar
South Korea to pilot tokenization of government bonds on blockchain

South Korea's blockchain bond pilot could revolutionize debt management, setting a precedent for digital finance infrastructure globally. The post South Korea to pilot tokenization of government bonds on blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jul 14, 2026Crypto BriefingSouth Korea CBDC
US strike hits near Kish Island water facility as Iran’s crypto ambitions catch stray fire

The US strike near Kish Island undermines Iran's crypto hub ambitions, deterring regional investment and escalating geopolitical tensions. The post US strike hits near Kish Island water facility as Iran’s crypto ambitions catch stray fire appeared first on Cr…

Jul 14, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Rial
South Korea to test tokenized government bonds with CBDC in 2027

South Korea will test tokenized government bonds linked to the Bank of Korea’s wholesale CBDC system in 2027 as token securities rules take effect.

Jul 14, 2026CointelegraphSouth Korea CBDC
South Korea maintains blockchain economy push as AI takes center stage

Plans include the enactment of the Digital Asset Basic Act and advancement of a CBDC project linked to the tokenization of government bonds.

Jul 14, 2026Biztoc.comSouth Korea CBDC
Kevin Warsh to testify on US monetary policy before Congress in first major appearance as Fed chair

Warsh's testimony could shape future monetary policy, impacting inflation control, digital currency adoption, and crypto market dynamics. The post Kevin Warsh to testify on US monetary policy before Congress in first major appearance as Fed chair appeared fir…

Jul 14, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Dollar
RBI to meet bank EDs on Wednesday ahead of policy, with focus on FCNR mobilisation

RBI will meet bank executive directors on Wednesday to push faster FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation, days after the government and central bank separately pressed bank chiefs on the same. 

Jul 14, 2026LivemintDigital Dollar
Ted Cruz eyes July 29 for possible markup of AI bills, and his crypto ties make it worth watching

Cruz's AI legislative efforts could shape tech innovation and regulatory landscapes, influencing both AI and crypto sectors' future dynamics. The post Ted Cruz eyes July 29 for possible markup of AI bills, and his crypto ties make it worth watching appeared f…

Jul 14, 2026Crypto BriefingDigital Dollar
ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot

The ECB selected 36 payment service providers for a 2027 digital euro pilot that will test the proposed CBDC with companies across the euro area.

Jul 14, 2026CointelegraphDigital Euro