RBI Governor Says Permanent Deletion of Transactions Would Make CBDCs Like Cash Notes

India’s trials of its eRupee digital currency are already in its advanced phases, paving way for its widespread adoption and use in the coming months. In a fresh development, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das disclosed some more intricacies about the eRupee while also giving hints about what RBI has in plans for this CBDC in the … Read more

European Blockchain Body Tells EU to Prepare for AI and Web3 Merging, CBDCs Emergence

The European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) has given a heads up to the European Union (EU) to get prepared to handle the upcoming era of decentralised AI networks. In a report addressed to the EU, the EUBOF said that the merging of blockchain and AI is surfacing as a trend in the tech industry … Read more

What Crypto Week in Congress Means for Stablecoins, CBDCs and Market Rules

U.S. lawmakers may actually get a crypto bill to the president’s desk. The House is set to vote on market structure and stablecoin legislation next week, bringing the U.S. a vital step closer to drafting new rules for the industry. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and … Read more

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights India’s Progress on CBDCs in Farewell Address: Key Insights

Shaktikanta Das, who assumed office as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in December 2018, concluded his six-year tenure this week. In his farewell address, Das praised India’s tech-driven advancements in enhancing its financial ecosystem. He highlighted the introduction of the UPI payment system and the advanced trials of the eRupee CBDC … Read more

Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs

Kazakhstan, aiming to advance trials of its digital Tenge CBDC this year, has sought the UAE’s expertise to explore the Web3 sector. In a recent development, the National Bank of Kazakhstan signed an MoU with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs. Kazakhstan also intends to leverage the … Read more