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The Bank of North Dakota is getting closer to using its new stablecoin, a form of digital currency.

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Bank of Japan unveils blockchain sandbox for testing central bank digital settlements, tokenized money, and smart contracts in wholesale and retail systems.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. On January 1, 2026, the People’s Bank of China began paying interest on digital yuan balances held in user wallets. To some, it ...

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave conditional approval for five national trust bank charter applications, including for Circle Internet Group's (CRCL) First National Digital Currency ...

South Korea's central bank has halted its digital currency pilot program, signaling diminishing enthusiasm for state-led digital currencies. The decision comes as President Lee Jae Myung's drive to ...