South Korea Authorizes CBDC Pilot Test with Seven Banks

Seven of South Korea’s major banks, including Kookmin, Shinhan, and Woori, are now part of a CBDC pilot test led by the FSC. This initiative explores digital vouchers, potentially replacing physical ones to improve accessibility and streamline public benefits distribution via mobile technology.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Celebrates Crypto Candidates’ Victory in U.S. Election 2024

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse celebrates the success of pro-crypto candidates in the U.S. 2024 elections. With bipartisan support for crypto policies rising, the industry anticipates regulatory shifts, which may impact Ripple’s ongoing legal challenges and broader crypto adoption.
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Bitcoin Smashes ATH as “Crypto President” Trump Wins, New Crypto All-Stars Raises $3M in Presale

Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) has raised more than $3 million in its presale, coinciding with Bitcoin ($BTC) hitting an all-time high on Wednesday as “Crypto President” Donald Trump regained the presidency. The up-and-coming Crypto All-Stars project is launching at an opportune moment, with its meme coin staking platform, as meme coins have followed Bitcoin’s lead, collectively […]
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