RegulationWhy the US Ban on a Fed Digital Dollar Became Law Without Trump's Signature
A four-year ban on a Fed digital dollar became law without Trump's signature. Here's how the housing bill's CBDC clause took effect, and why it matters.
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RegulationFarage Under Investigation Over Tether Lobbying and Fraudster Gifts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces two probes: undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster and alleged lobbying of the Bank of England for a Tether investor.
RegulationEU Parliament Committee Approves Digital Euro Bill
EU Parliament ECON committee voted 43-14 to advance the digital euro bill. Offline payments, ZKP privacy, holding limits, and 2029 launch target.
RegulationUS Congress Housing Bill Bans CBDC Through 2030
Bipartisan deal on H.R. 6644: Fed barred from issuing CBDC through December 2030. Stablecoins are exempt. Senate 89-10, House 396-13.
StablecoinsJapan's Biggest Banks Plan Joint Yen Stablecoin by 2027
MUFG, Mizuho and SMBC formed a council to jointly issue a yen-backed stablecoin by March 2027. How the trust model works and what it means for markets.
InstitutionalBIS Project Agora: Tokenized Cross-Border Payments Settle in Seconds
BIS and 7 central banks wrapped up Project Agora: a tokenized payment prototype settling wholesale cross-border transactions in seconds via atomic settlement.
StablecoinsGeorgia and Tether Launch GELT Official Stablecoin With Central Bank Backing
Tether and Georgia launch GELT, a lari-pegged stablecoin with National Bank of Georgia backing. First sovereign-endorsed stablecoin from Tether globally.
RegulationSouth Carolina Signs SB 163: Bitcoin Miner Protections and CBDC Payment Ban
Governor Henry McMaster signed SB 163, protecting Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and banning state agencies from accepting CBDC payments.
RegulationUS Set to Permanently Ban CBDC: House Vote Coming This Week
Republican lawmakers push for a permanent CBDC ban in the Housing Act this week. What the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act means for crypto markets.