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Bank of Korea Completes Global Tokenized Payment Trials via Project Agora
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has announced the successful completion of live transaction tests as part of Project Agora, a major international initiative led by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). This project aims…
Standard Chartered-Led Anchorpoint to Launch HKDAP Stablecoin
Anchorpoint Fintech, a venture led by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), is preparing to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar, known as HKDAP. According to reports from the Hong Kong Economic Times, …
PBoC Launches 2026 Jinmi Cup to Advance Digital RMB Cryptography
The Digital Currency Research Institute of the People's Bank of China (PBoC), in collaboration with the Research Center for Cryptography Theory and Technology at Tsinghua University, has officially opened registration f…
China and Laos Strengthen Ties Through Digital Currency and Swap Deal
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Bank of the Lao PDR have officially renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement and expanded their commitment to financial technology innovation. This strategic move, finali…
Project Agorá Enters Real-Value Testing Stage for Cross-Border Payments
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the transition of Project Agorá to a live testing phase involving real-value transactions. This major milestone aims to modernize the global financial architect…
BOK Nominee Shin Hyun-song Outlines Vision for CBDC and Deposit Tokens
Shin Hyun-song, the nominee for the governorship of the Bank of Korea (BOK), has articulated a strategic vision for the nation's digital financial future, positioning Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and bank-iss…
China to Expand National Blockchain Network in 15th Five-Year Plan
The Chinese government has officially released the full text of the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, signaling a significant strategic pivot toward integrated digital infr…