CBDC in Plain Sight: Are Stablecoins the Hidden Blueprint for a US Digital Dollar?

Will Central Banks' Money Fly?

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)—nationally sanctioned and sanitized takes on the cryptocurrency phenomenon—are already well known to the public. Governments and banks have broadly agreed on the main design principles, while potential end-users have voiced concerns over privacy, control, and the true nature of these digital currencies.Yet, in most CBDC initiatives, a foundational principle of blockchain—decentralization—is quietly omitted…

CBDC in Plain Sight: Are Stablecoins the Hidden Blueprint for a US Digital Dollar?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may …

CBDC in Plain Sight: Are Stablecoins the Hidden Blueprint for a US Digital Dollar? – Op

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may signal a deeper role as a testing ground for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Stablecoins and the Silent Rise of a Central Bank Digital Dollar These blockchain-based tokens, designed to maintain a stable […]

Citigroup CEO Calls Stablecoins The Future

Citigroup Inc., one of the biggest banks in the world, is about to make a big move into the world of digital assets. Bloomberg recently reported that the bank is thinking of making its own stablecoin, which it is calling “Citi Coin” for now, as part of its plan to make digital payments easier.  During the bank’s Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Jane Fraser talked about how stablecoins are becoming more and more important. This is a hint that more trad…

Jane Fraser Confirms Citi Stablecoin Plans As Rules Ease Under Trump

The post Jane Fraser Confirms Citi Stablecoin Plans As Rules Ease Under Trump appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Citigroup, one of Wall Street’s biggest banks, is taking a major step into the world of digital finance. CEO Jane Fraser has confirmed that the bank is “looking at the issuance of a...