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France’s Finance Minister Backs Euro Stablecoins, Urges Push on Tokenized Deposits

His remarks signal political support for a bank consortium aiming to launch a MiCA‑compliant euro token in the second half of 2026.

France Replaces New York Gold With Paris Bars, Books Nearly €13 Billion

Zimbabwe Starts Phased Rollout of New ZiG/ZWG Banknotes

Brazil’s Central Bank Adds Auto-Block and Balance Floor to PIX Settlement Accounts

Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Would End Financial Privacy and Enable Government Control

Brazil Household Debt Returns to Record in January, CNC Says

Banxico Unveils 100-Peso Centenary Note, Circulation Details Still Pending

South Korea and Indonesia Renew 5-Year Swap, Set April Launch for QR Payments

EU Steps Up Digital Euro Drive to Cut Reliance on U.S. Payment Giants by 2029

India’s FX Reserves Jump to $701.36 Billion as Pakistan’s SBP Buffers Edge Higher

BOK Warns of Chip-Led 2026 Growth and Misaligned Won as Rhee Urges Calibrated Policy

RBI Says Stablecoins Threaten Monetary Sovereignty, Urges CBDCs

China to Let Banks Pay Interest on Digital Yuan From Jan. 1, 2026

ECB Presses Ahead With Digital Euro, Targeting 2027 Pilot and Possible 2029 Rollout

Bank of Russia Unveils Updated 1,000‑Ruble Note, Targets Broad Circulation by Late 2026

Banque de France Raises 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.9%, Echoing INSEE’s Modest Rebound Outlook

BCRA Makes U.S. Dollar Note Exchange Program Indefinite

Bank of Canada Sets Strict Stablecoin Standards Ahead of 2026 Rules

MAS Survey Lifts Singapore 2025 Growth Outlook to 4.1% With Policy Seen on Hold

South Korea Extends $65 Billion FX Swap With Pension Fund Through 2026