Central banks double down on CBDC issuance: BIS report
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Nine out of 10 central banks among 81 polled by the Bank for International Settlements are exploring the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) amid the emergence of cryptocurrencies as…
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The Central Bank of Chile revealed it is studying how to issue a national digital currency, the digital peso. The bank issued a report titled “Issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency in Chile,”... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and…
Key Highlights The BOK recommends limiting won-denominated stablecoin issuance to commercial banks. The central bank’s renewed caution follows an incident where Bithumb erroneously distributed $40 billion in “ghost” Bitcoin. The BOK’s stance complicates President Lee Jae Myung’s deregulation agenda as lawmakers aim to submit a digital asset framework bill by…
A South Korean banking giant just made history in Hong Kong’s debt markets, and it did so quietly — with a $100 million bond and a blockchain ledger. The KB Kookmin blockchain bond issuance took place on June 10, 2026, when KB Kookmin Bank completed what is believed to be…