UAE central bank introduces licensing system for stablecoins
UAE central bank has approved new licensing for dirham-backed stablecoins. The licensing system is part of UAE’s broader Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT). The Dubai regulator updated the rules to allow…
Philippines’ central bank greenlights pilot for Peso-backed stablecoin
BSP approves pilot for PHPC, a Peso-backed stablecoin, in collaboration with Coins.ph. Sandbox testing to evaluate PHPC’s real-world performance and impact on local fiat ecosystem. Transition to real-world usage subject…
IMF MD asks for global preparation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
IMF’s Georgieva urges global readiness for CBDCs at Singapore FinTech Festival. CBDCs are a potential cash replacement, enhancing resilience, and promoting financial inclusion. IMF introduces CBDC handbook and acknowledges BIS’s…
Sberbank to join Russian Central Bank’s Digital Ruble pilot
Russia’s largest bank, Sber, is set to play a vital role in CBDC testing. Sberbank operates several tech solutions including Okko streaming, Citymobil taxi, SberSound, and SberMarket. Russia’s digital currency…
Crypto.com gets registration clearance from the Dutch Central Bank
Crypto.com has earned approvals from seven other regulatory bodies in the recent past. The exchange’s approval in the Netherlands comes weeks after Binance withdrew its license application. Crypto.com seems to…
Corite to host British rapper Central Cee’s hits NFTs sale
Corite is a Web3 engagement platform designed to help artists raise funds. Corite has raised over $1 million for its artists through Fan Campaigns so far. It currently has over…
Coinbase fined €3.3M by the Dutch central bank
The Dutch central bank has fined the US-based crypto exchange on registration grounds. Coinbase has a significant number of customers in the Netherlands. Authorities claim the exchange was non-compliant between…