In 2025 the landscape of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is marked by significant developments and divergent approaches across the globe. United States: Presidential Ban on Digital Dollar In a decisive move, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order prohibiting the creation of a digital dollar in the United States. This action positions the … Continued
CoinTelegraph reports that the company behind the cryptocurrency Tether has generated new tether currency equivalent to one billion dollars. Tether is the world’s largest so-called stablecoin and is tied to the US dollar. It’s unclear who has put in a billion dollars to cover the new tethers that have now been generated. Tether has previously … Continued
He left the New York Stock Exchange to seek new fortunes. Now, Tom Farley reveals his new plans and could take over the wrecked FTX of Bankman Fried. Tom Farley was the president of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest, for five years. Then, he left and switched to crypto, just before that … Continued
PayPal takes a step into the crypto world with a new feature, Cryptocurrencies Hub, which could redefine the company’s identity as a crypto-inclusive platform according to a report from Cointelegraph. PayPal broadens its horizons in the crypto space The global payment giant PayPal, known for its recently launched dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD), has updated … Continued
XRP, often associated with Ripple, shocked the market when its price on the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini temporarily spiked to around $50. This was particularly remarkable considering its current market value of $0.63, according to market data provider CoinGecko. Reactions and Speculations Many users quickly turned to Twitter on the early hours of August 11th to … Continued
San Francisco-based SoFi Bank has an impressive $170 million in cryptocurrencies on its balance sheet. However, despite the positive growth, there are regulatory challenges that the bank must address. Increasing crypto holdings In the bank’s second-quarter report, it was revealed that it holds nearly $170 million in cryptocurrencies for its customers. This is a significant … Continued
The Federal Reserve is launching a new monitoring program for banks engaging with digital assets, with a particular focus on stablecoins. New monitoring of crypto activities The Federal Reserve recently introduced the ‘New Activities Monitoring Program’ to closely track banks’ involvement in cryptocurrencies. The program allows the central bank’s digital experts and monitoring teams to … Continued
Elon Musk’s rebranding of Twitter to X has sparked a wave of speculation about potential payment infrastructures. What does Musk have in store, and what role will cryptocurrencies, especially Dogecoin, play? Expectations for Dogecoin after the name change from Twitter to X After Elon Musk changed his Twitter handle to X, rumors began swirling about … Continued
Payment service provider PayPal announced yesterday that it will launch its own cryptocurrency called PayPal USD (PYUSD), which is based on the decentralized blockchain platform Ethereum. The cryptocurrency is a so-called “stablecoin,” meaning that in the case of PYUSD, its value is tied to the U.S. dollar. As a stablecoin, PYUSD’s value is expected to … Continued
