CBDC
India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1
A pilot for a retail version will start within a month.

Kazakhstan to Integrate CBDC on BNB Chain, Binance CEO Says
The National Bank of Kazakhstan will integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Binance's blockchain network BNB Chain, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said on Thursday. "The Hash" hosts discuss why this could be a historic moment for the BNB ecosystem and digital money at large.

Central Bank of Turkey Plans to Launch a CBDC in 2023
The proposal was mentioned in the executive branch's annual plan presented on Monday.

CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority claims its retail central bank digital currency prototype safeguards flexibility and privacy.

Stablecoins Could ‘Fundamentally Alter’ Banking System, Says US FDIC Chief
Acting FDIC head Martin Gruenberg argues that stablecoins need to mesh with regulated banking as well as the Fed’s real-time payments system and any future U.S. CBDC.

CBDC Development Necessary for US to Remain Competitive, says Congressman
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss why the U.S. should consider moving forward with a central bank digital currency.

Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. in New York City to discuss his outlook on cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. He says there's "room for both" a private stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus, he discusses the timeline of a U.S. CBDC.

Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook
As election season nears, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulations amid the market downturn and a brewing turf war between the SEC and CFTC. Plus, his take on CBDCs and stablecoins across the globe and why "there's room for both."

How Taiwan is Approaching Crypto Regulation
Taipei-based Forkast News Staff Writer Timmy Shen joins "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson to discuss Taiwan's state of crypto affairs, including its measured regulation approach, retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) test, and Web3 initiatives for combatting cyberattacks.

Janet Yellen Stresses Need for Central Bank Digital Currency Work
The U.S. Treasury Secretary also reiterated the need for regulation in light of the recent turmoil in the crypto industry.
