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Last week, Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) claimed that “Outside of China,” central bank digital currencies are “largely theoretical.” If only Casten were correct. As my colleague Nick Anthony points out, 10 ...

The financial world is constantly evolving, and few developments have captured as much attention or generated as much debate as the rise of digital currencies. From the decentralized nature of ...

Despite former president Donald Trump’s strong pledge to block central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) earlier this year, several central banks around the world are pursuing the contentious digital ...

For the past several years, advocates in the United States and around the world have argued loudly for a new form of money and currency—and an elimination of what we today call “cash.” In 2024, ...

As digital currencies continue to evolve, their influence on global financial markets is becoming increasingly evident. From central banks to private enterprises, stakeholders are exploring new ways ...

Global banking network SWIFT is set to trial live transactions involving digital currencies and tokenized assets next year, marking a significant advancement in integrating these assets into the ...

The Philippines crossed 57.4% digital retail payments in 2024 using InstaPay, PESONet and QR Ph, not a CBDC or a super-app.

Amid geopolitical, technological and economic shifts, global momentum behind the development and adoption of digital currencies is ramping up. Central banks across 66 countries are now in the advanced ...