InstitutionalCanada's Six Biggest Banks Build Tokenized Deposit Network
RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC and National Bank are building a shared tokenized deposit network. Earlier, 85% of Canadians rejected a digital dollar.
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InstitutionalECB Launches Pontes to Settle Tokenized Assets
The ECB launched Pontes to settle tokenized assets in central bank money and plans to invest part of its reserves in tokenized securities.
RegulationLagarde Blocked Binance's MiCA License as Banks Gain Ground in the EU
ECB chief Christine Lagarde stopped Binance's MiCA license in Greece while banks expand their share of the register. What it means for EU traders.
InstitutionalSEBI Tokenizes Indian Bonds Worth $107 Million via Digital Rupee
SEBI launched the Demat 2.0 pilot. Three companies tokenized bonds worth $107 million, settled via RBI's digital rupee.
StablecoinsECB Warns Stablecoins Threaten European Bank Deposits
ECB's Cipollone warns stablecoins worth $300B threaten European bank deposits. The ECB's answer: a digital euro that pays no interest.
RegulationECB Picks 36 Firms for Digital Euro Pilot
The ECB picked Deutsche Bank, Revolut, and 34 other firms for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. Here's how the test will actually work.
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.
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.