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ECB President Blocked Binance EU Entry: What It Means
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly blocked Binance from gaining a regulatory foothold in the EU. The move highlights growing tension between crypto exchanges and central banks, especially as the ECB pushes its own digital euro project.
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ECB Digital Euro Pilot: Merchants Invited to Test CBDC in 2027
The European Central Bank has invited eurozone online merchants to apply for its digital euro pilot, set for late 2027. This move brings Europe’s CBDC one step closer to reality and could reshape the broader crypto and payments landscape.
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Kyrgyzstan’s NBKR Partners with CertiK for Digital Som Security
Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank has partnered with blockchain security leader CertiK to safeguard its upcoming Digital Som CBDC and strengthen digital asset oversight. The strategic MoU signals a growing commitment to secure, regulated digital currencies worldwide.
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Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide: 87K New Accounts in 10 Days
Russia has officially launched its digital ruble nationwide, with around 87,000 new accounts opened in just ten days. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina attributed the surge to novelty and curiosity, signaling strong public interest in state-backed digital money.
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India’s SEBI Demat 2.0 Pilot: $100M+ in Tokenized Bonds
India’s SEBI Demat 2.0 pilot successfully raised over $100 million in tokenized corporate bonds, settled via wholesale CBDC. This marks a significant milestone for institutional tokenization and the convergence of TradFi with blockchain technology.
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India Launches Demat 2.0: Tokenized Bonds Meet Digital Rupee
India has launched Demat 2.0, a blockchain-based system combining tokenized bonds and the digital rupee to speed up payments and automate bond settlements. This move signals growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance.