Lagarde voices the need to expedite the EU's CBDC in light of the growing 'crypto' market, while EFAMA advocates for modifications to the DLT Pilot regime.
Elsewhere, Amazon has announced an AU$20 billion investment in Australia to improve the country's artificial intelligence and data center capabilities.
The message was clear at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2025: blockchain is being translated into daily use, real business value, and practical regulation.
The U.S. Senate proceeded with a hearing on digital asset market structure legislation despite only five of the 11 members of its subcommittee attending.
Nauru establishes an authority to oversee digital assets and Web3 innovation, which the president sees a gateway to diversify the country's revenue streams.