Person holding a smartphone with a digital wallet near the Bank of England building in London during golden hour.
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UK stablecoin industry pushes back against Bank of England’s unhosted wallet ban

The United Kingdom’s stablecoin sector is pushing back against a proposed Bank of England policy that would ban unhosted, or self-custodial, wallets for stablecoin holdings. Industry leaders warn the measure could stifle innovation, damage the UK’s competitiveness as a crypto hub, and undermine the core utility of blockchain-based assets. Bank of England’s rationale for the […]

CBDC enabling financial inclusion through a digital payment in a rural market.
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CBDCs: The Vital Bridge to Financial Inclusion for 1.3 Billion Unbanked Citizens

As of March 2026, over 1.3 billion adults globally remain outside the formal financial system, a persistent challenge that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are uniquely positioned to address. Governments and central banks are increasingly examining these sovereign digital currencies not merely as technological upgrades but as potential catalysts for widespread economic participation. CBDCs Address […]

Kraken supports Wyoming Trump Accounts initiative for newborn savings and cryptocurrency integration.
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Kraken’s Strategic Move: Funding Wyoming’s Trump Accounts for Newborn Savings

Cheyenne, Wyoming – May 15, 2025: In a significant move aligning digital asset innovation with long-term financial planning, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its formal support for the “Trump Accounts” initiative in Wyoming. This program, designed to establish savings accounts for every newborn in the state, represents a novel fusion of traditional finance and […]

Illinois launches the nation's first Community Bitcoin Reserve program at the state capitol building
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New Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Launches Nation’s First State-Backed Crypto Program

Springfield, Illinois, February 5, 2026: Illinois made financial history today by launching the nation’s first state-backed Community Bitcoin Reserve, establishing a novel framework for cryptocurrency savings in underserved communities. The Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Act, introduced as Senate Bill 3743, creates a structured program allowing residents of the Altgeld Gardens district to participate in Bitcoin […]