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Kyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin and CBDC on BNB Chain with Binance Support

October 25, 2025 Gonzalo

Kyrgyzstan partners with Binance to launch a national stablecoin and CBDC on BNB Chain, establishing a crypto reserve and expanding blockchain education.

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Lawmakers Clash Over Trump Ties, Stablecoin Rules, and CBDC Oversight

July 17, 2025 Gonzalo

Partisan rifts grow during Crypto Week as lawmakers debate Trump’s crypto ties, stablecoin reserves, and anti-CBDC legislation.

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30% of Russian Banks Hesitant to Support CBDC Adoption: Survey

March 14, 2025 Gonzalo

Russian banks struggle to adopt the digital ruble due to outdated infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and costs. Smaller banks and public skepticism add to challenges.

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European MP Rejects CBDC, Advocates for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

December 17, 2024 Gonzalo

European MP Sarah Knafo rejects the digital euro, calling it a “totalitarian temptation,” and advocates for a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard financial freedom.

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Societe Generale and Banque de France Complete First CBDC Repo Transaction

December 14, 2024 Gonzalo

Societe Generale completes a CBDC repo transaction with Banque de France on Ethereum, testing blockchain for interbank liquidity and securities settlement.

Kyrgyzstan Passes Law Defining Digital Som CBDC Framework

December 11, 2024 Gonzalo

Kyrgyzstan approves a law for the digital som CBDC, setting legal tender status. Prototype testing begins in 2025, with full launch by 2027.

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Brazil’s Central Bank Launches Phase 2 of CBDC Pilot with Chainlink and Microsoft

November 18, 2024 Gonzalo

Brazil’s Central Bank Launches Phase 2 of CBDC Pilot with Chainlink and Microsoft

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Trudeau’s Rival Pierre Poilievre Pushes to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada

August 12, 2024 Gonzalo

Pierre Poilievre vows to ban a central bank digital currency in Canada, advocating for the protection of cash and resisting government digitization.

China, Kazakhstan Central Banks Forge CBDC Research Partnership

July 13, 2024 Gonzalo

China and Kazakhstan’s central banks partner on CBDC research to boost expertise, knowledge sharing, and cross-border transaction efficiency.

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Taiwan Central Bank Says No Rush for CBDC Launch

July 7, 2024 Gonzalo

Taiwan Central Bank emphasizes a cautious approach to CBDC development, focusing on payment efficiency and tokenization technology, without rushing the launch.