European Cent2026-10-08 06:03:33ECB Executive Board member says digital euro will be free for personal usePiero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board, said in an interview that the ECB is working to make sure people can continue using both physical cash and its digital form. He said the digital euro is being designed to offer individuals the highest standards of security, resilience, and reliability. Cipollone also said personal use of the digital euro would be free. The remarks were cited by Techub News and attributed to the ECB account.280
Bank of Russi2026-10-07 03:23:10Bank of Russia adds first 5 digital depositories and 4 exchange operators to regulatory registerThe Bank of Russia has added the first group of licensed digital-asset service providers to its official regulatory register, including five digital depositories and four digital currency exchange operators. According to the announcement, these firms were allowed to enter the financial market under transitional provisions tied to the Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights, which took effect on Sept. 1. The newly registered digital depositories are allowed to provide services such as registration and transfer of digital currency and digital rights. Approved exchange operators, by contrast, may buy and sell digital currency over the counter in their own name and with their own funds. From the moment they are entered into the register, all of these institutions must comply with rules governing digital-asset trading and bookkeeping. They are also required to fully meet the new regulatory standards by Sept. 1, 2027. The item was published by Techub News and cited Wu Shuo Blockchain as the source.190
Russia2026-09-11 11:47:44Russian and Indian central banks work on digital currency trade settlement mechanismThe central banks of Russia and India are working together on a mechanism to settle bilateral trade with digital currencies, according to ChainCatcher. The stated aim is to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments between the two countries. Russia has already launched the digital ruble, while India’s digital currency has been used in government projects. The two sides are also set to discuss digital-currency-based trade settlement with BRICS countries at a summit in New Delhi. The update points to ongoing official coordination between the two central banks on how digital currency infrastructure could be used in cross-border commerce.990
Russia2026-09-10 11:15:45Kremlin says Russia to discuss digital currency trade settlements with BRICS+ partners at India summitThe Kremlin said Russia will discuss the use of digital currencies for trade settlements with BRICS+ partners at a summit in India, according to a newsflash published by ChainCatcher. The brief item did not include the summit date, the names of participating countries or institutions, or any operational details on how such settlements would be structured. The report only attributes the statement to the Kremlin and says the talks are expected to take place during the India summit. No additional figures, timeline, or policy framework were provided in the source text.910
Cari2026-09-03 11:55:00Cari, a Bank-Led Digital Currency Network, Raises $32.5M in First External Funding RoundCari, a bank-led digital currency network, has raised $32.5 million in its first external funding round, with investments from First Horizon Bank, Huntington Bank, KeyBank, M&T Bank, Old National Bank, SouthState Bank, and Glacier Bank. Built on an Ethereum-anchored permissioned Layer 2 blockchain, the platform helps banks bring funds on-chain via shared infrastructure to enable programmable financial services. The funds will accelerate bank onboarding, integration, and expand tokenized deposit and programmable money use cases.930
Russia2026-09-03 05:23:56Russia's Full Crypto Trading Still Awaits Central Bank Rules, Key Documents Expected by Early DecemberRussia's law on digital currencies, effective September 1, is only partially implemented, focusing on cross-border trade transfers. The central bank's detailed rules are still pending, preventing full domestic crypto trading. The Bank of Russia expects all necessary documents to be ready by early December. Market participants note that infrastructure is largely ready and only needs adjustments to comply with new rules. Sberbank aims to complete its digital custody platform by December 1, while Finam plans to launch services by early 2027. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said transferring crypto assets abroad is unrestricted, but investors should be aware that operations outside Russia are not protected by Russian law.1110
AI2026-08-29 08:27:02CKGSB professor Sudan says AI-Web3 convergence becomes more certain as AI moves into trade executionSudan, an assistant professor of finance at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, said at an event in Hong Kong on Aug. 29 that the combination of AI and Web3 is becoming increasingly certain as AI moves beyond information assistance and toward making decisions and carrying out tasks for users. He said that once AI begins executing transactions directly, payment and asset ownership confirmation will become unavoidable steps, creating a clear role for Web3 and digital currencies. Sudan also said AI is changing how companies compete. In his view, the AI products that will matter in the future will not stop at handling a small step in a workflow. They will need to build a full business loop and take responsibility for final outcomes. As model capabilities and workflows become more commoditized, he said companies’ competitive moats will shift more toward proprietary data, real-world use cases, and deeply integrated business processes.970
UK2026-08-27 00:25:47UK to give Bank of England a new mandate to support digital currency and payments innovationThe UK government plans to assign the Bank of England a new responsibility aimed at encouraging innovation in digital currencies and payments, according to Bloomberg. The UK Treasury said the mandate would sit as a secondary objective for the central bank and would remain subordinate to its primary duty of preserving financial stability. The move comes as policymakers face criticism that the Bank of England has taken an overly cautious stance toward emerging financial technologies. It also aligns with a broader policy focus on keeping London competitive in the fast-growing digital asset market. In practice, the shift points to a regulatory approach that places greater weight on balancing risk controls with fintech development, while potentially providing a clearer operating environment for digital payments, stablecoins, and other digital-asset-related businesses.990
