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South Africa’s Central Bank Pauses Retail CBDC to Focus on Payments Overhaul

After a multi-year study, the bank will channel resources to payment modernization, leaving retail issuance for a later reassessment.

Revolut Activates Polygon Stablecoin Transfers for UK and Non‑EU EEA Users

HKMA Puts e-HKD on a Wholesale Track After Phase II Pilot

BoE Chief Backs Treating Stablecoins as Money, Says Widely Used Tokens Should Get Central Bank Account Access

Sintra Central Bankers Demand Tougher Stablecoin Regulation and Dollar Swap-Line Assurances