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Are Stablecoins Efficient for Remittances? Banca d’Italia Report Tests Stablecoin Usage
Banca d’Italia published a report evaluating whether stablecoins improve cost and speed for $200 remittances compared to traditional payment methods.
Aug 4, 2026
South African crypto platform Luno to axe 20% of staff
Luno, a South African crypto platform owned by Digital Currency Group, is laying off 20% of its global workforce as part of organizational restructuring.
Jul 31, 2026
FCA Shares Update on Stablecoin Sprint
The UK Financial Conduct Authority completed a stakeholder engagement initiative called the 'Stablecoin Sprint' to inform its understanding of stablecoin use cases in payments and transfers, with no regulatory decision or policy outcome announced.
Jul 31, 2026
US Treasury Imposes Freeze on Crypto-Assets Connected to Iranian Central Bank
The U.S. Treasury froze crypto-assets tied to the Iranian Central Bank as part of a broader sanctions enforcement action targeting illicit financial flows.
Jul 15, 2026
Internal US DOJ memo: attorneys working on digital currency cases should expect less cooperation from Binance, which is adding requirements for asset freezes (Leo Schwartz/The Information)
The U.S. Department of Justice issued an internal memo warning prosecutors that Binance is imposing new procedural requirements for asset freezes, reducing expected cooperation in digital currency enforcement cases.
Jul 10, 2026
Reimagining Money in the Age of Crypto and Central Bank Digital Currency - International Monetary Fund | IMF
The IMF published an analytical report examining the implications of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for monetary policy, financial stability, and inclusion, positioning itself as a neutral arbiter guiding global coordination.
Published Nov 15, 2025 · Analyzed Aug 8, 2026
UK financial services minister urges caution over central bank digital currency - Reuters
The UK financial services minister publicly advised caution in the development and rollout of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), citing unresolved risks to financial stability, privacy, and monetary policy effectiveness.
Published Jul 4, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
SWIFT sets out blueprint for central bank digital currency network - Reuters
SWIFT published a technical blueprint for interoperable central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure, aiming to enable cross-border CBDC transactions using existing SWIFT messaging standards.
Published Oct 5, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Opening Remarks at Peer-Learning Series on Digital Money/Technology: Central Bank Digital Currency and the Case of China - International Monetary Fund | IMF
The IMF delivered opening remarks at a peer-learning series on digital money and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), using China's experience as a case study to inform global policy dialogue.
Published Jul 7, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 20, 2026
Fed's Powell 'legitimately undecided' on central bank digital currency - Reuters
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated he is 'legitimately undecided' about pursuing a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), signaling no near-term policy commitment amid ongoing technical, legal, and societal evaluation.
Published Jul 15, 2021 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
BIS Innovation Hub work on central bank digital currency - Bank for International Settlements
The BIS Innovation Hub is conducting research and development on central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure, interoperability, and policy frameworks to support global central banks' exploration of sovereign digital money.
Published Mar 18, 2021 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026