French central bank officials have raised concerns that the growing dominance of privately issued stablecoins could pose a long-term threat to monetary sovereignty, particularly if dollar-backed tokens become the foundation…
Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated at least 507 million dollars worth of Tether’s USDT during April and May 2025 as the national currency came under severe pressure and access to…
The European Central Bank has advised Italy to reconsider a legislative amendment that asserts the nation’s gold reserves belong directly to the Italian people, prompting renewed focus on central bank…
Central banks are moving toward a new era of digital settlement systems designed to enhance speed, transparency, and global connectivity. As tokenized assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and regulated…
Central banks around the world are exploring how tokenization can enhance the management of foreign exchange (FX) reserves. Traditionally held in the form of government bonds, foreign currencies, and gold,…
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has begun testing a groundbreaking tokenized Treasury settlement system, marking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream financial infrastructure. The pilot, conducted…