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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 ...

Where eCash and Bitcoin may have failed, the AI industry may have inadvertently created the first true digital store of value ...

The Philippines crossed 57.4% digital retail payments in 2024 using InstaPay, PESONet and QR Ph, not a CBDC or a super-app.

The financial world is constantly evolving, and few developments have captured as much attention or generated as much debate as the rise of digital currencies. From the decentralized nature of ...

U. S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida has officially reintroduced a piece of legislation aimed at blocking China’s digital currency from entering the American financial tech landscape.

As digital currencies continue to evolve, their influence on global financial markets is becoming increasingly evident. From central banks to private enterprises, stakeholders are exploring new ways ...

Global banking network SWIFT is set to trial live transactions involving digital currencies and tokenized assets next year, marking a significant advancement in integrating these assets into the ...

Despite former president Donald Trump’s strong pledge to block central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) earlier this year, several central banks around the world are pursuing the contentious digital ...

For the past several years, advocates in the United States and around the world have argued loudly for a new form of money and currency—and an elimination of what we today call “cash.” In 2024, ...

Reserve Bank of India, in its recent report announced that it is planning to expand the rollout of digital currency.

With the rapid rise of digital payments in recent years, a cashless society is now more feasible than ever. I delve into how it works, its pros and cons, and the trends driving the transition towards ...