On a special episode (first released on May 14) of The Excerpt podcast: There’s something to cold hard cash. You can hold it; you can smell it; it feels a certain way in your pocket. Earlier this year ...

The adoption of digital assets is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, with digital commodity currencies like Diamond Standard Carats offering innovative solutions for global payments, ...

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 ...

Who wins? Know the Stablecoin Sovereignty Era and how stablecoins are extending dollar dominance despite state efforts.

Critics on both ends remain unconvinced. Some say the ECB’s cautious approach ducks systemic issues like entrenched banking power, while others view it as intrusive state meddling in a flourishing ...

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South Korea is actively laying the groundwork for its digital currency future. The Bank of Korea recently proposed the creation of “deposit tokens”—stablecoins backed by the Korean won and issued in ...

The European Central Bank confirmed its digital euro project will reach a launch decision following successful pilot programs with commercial banks and payment providers. The ECB is conducting ...

As digital technology continues to evolve, the financial industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of virtual currency. With its ability to streamline transactions, reduce costs, and ...

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais). On August 1, BNR launched a retail ...