10 stories about Cbdc from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 16, 2026.
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has recommended that lawmakers prepare for a possible digital krona. Its stated concerns include the growing role of stablecoins tied to foreign currencies and the future resilience of payments in Sweden, but the recommendation is not an announcement that a digital currency will launch.
The Bank of Korea's CBDC pilot, Project Hangang, has expanded to 500,000 users in its second phase. This time, real government money is involved, marking a significant step from the initial trial.
The Bank of Korea is set to launch a live trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) with nine major banks starting in September. This test will allow retail consumers to trade tokenized won freely across commercial lines, marking a significant step in digital currency adoption.
South Korea plans to test tokenized government bonds linked to its central bank digital currency (CBDC) system in 2027. This move follows the implementation of new token securities regulations, aiming to streamline government bond issuance and trading.
President Trump confirmed on social media that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a US Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) until the end of 2030. The bill is set to become law on Saturday, July 12, 2026, without his signature.
A bipartisan housing bill, which includes a temporary ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), is set to become law tonight. The ban will prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar for two years.
A housing bill with a provision banning the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031 is set to become law unless President Trump vetoes it. The bill is likely to pass into law at midnight, as Trump has indicated he won't sign it.
The Bank of Russia plans to launch its digital ruble for widespread use by September 1, with major banks and retailers already preparing to accept it. This marks a significant step in Russia's push toward a state-backed digital currency.
A bipartisan housing bill the Senate passed 85-5 Monday would block a Fed digital dollar through 2030, and now heads to the House.
US lawmakers have included a temporary ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a housing bill, pushing any potential launch until at least 2030. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to address housing affordability but includes this significant crypto-related provision.