Czech Central Banker Skeptical of Bitcoin’s Place in Reserves
A Czech National Bank board member has raised doubts on bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing legal uncertainty and volatility risks, even as it explores new asset classes. Bitcoin Faces…
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Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Cuts Treasury Redemption Cap as Tariff Effects Loom
The U.S. central bank opted to hold the federal funds rate steady within the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, emphasizing that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Powell Highlights Tariff Challenges in…
Russia Opens to Cryptocurrency: Central Bank Unveils Trading Sandbox Proposal
The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would…
ECB’s Lagarde: Digital Euro Readiness Hinges on October 2025 Deadline
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and…
Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed
Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia…
Central Bank of Brazil Links Stablecoin Growth to Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
The new president of the Central Bank of Brazil has linked the rapid growth of stablecoins with tax evasion and money laundering. He remarked that individuals use these tools for…
South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbying Efforts, Warns of Regulatory Capture
Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa…
Kenyans HODL On: Crypto Use Soars Despite Central Bank Warnings, Study Finds
A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for investment and as a hedge against inflation. Kenya…
Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with…
JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning…