In brief The Bank of Korea will launch Phase 2 of its CBDC pilot in September, expanding to nine banks and a …
CBDC
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Markets
U.S. government digital dollar set to be banned tonight under housing law's CBDC limit
by shayaanby shayaanDespite President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign Congress’ bipartisan housing bill, it’s set to go into effect at midnight, and its temporary …
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Smart Contracts
Trump Won’t Sign Housing Bill With CBDC Ban—Will It Become Law Tonight Anyway?
by shayaanby shayaanIn short President Trump said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill that includes a temporary CBDC ban. It will automatically …
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Markets
U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC
by shayaanby shayaanThe idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency — though little more than a research topic at the Federal Reserve — …
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Smart Contracts
House, Senate Strike Deal on Housing Bill With CBDC Ban Through 2030
by shayaanby shayaanIn short Leaders of the House Banking and Financial Services Committees released updated language for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, …
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Regulation
Republican lawmakers call for permanent CBDC ban as House vote approaches
by shayaanby shayaanA pair of Republican lawmakers is calling for a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) to be enshrined …
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Finance
South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech
by shayaanby shayaanSouth Korea’s new Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his April 21 inaugural address to plant a firm stake in the …
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Finance
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
by shayaanby shayaanBank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his first address in office to prioritize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and bank-issued deposit …
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Hyun Song Shin spent 12 years at the Bank for International Settlements, shaping how central banks think about digital money. On March …
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Finance
Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Sparks Crucial Debate Over Stablecoin Regulations and CBDC Future
by shayaanby shayaanSEOUL, South Korea – March 2025: The nomination of Shin Hyun-song as the next Bank of Korea governor has ignited significant discussion …