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Ripple Enters Singapore Central Bank Program Piloting XRP Ledger and RLUSD Use – Featured Bitcoin News

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Ripple Joins Singapore Central Bank’s Effort to Drive Tokenized Settlement Systems Efforts to modernize cross-border settlement systems are accelerating as Ripple announced on March 25 that it has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) BLOOM initiative, incorporating XRP Ledger (XRPL) infrastructure and Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin into programmable settlement models. The collaboration centers on tokenized bank liabilities and regulated stablecoins for conditional payment execution. Participation involves a pilot with supply chain finance firm Unloq, focusing on trade settlement execution through integrated workflows and conditional payment triggers. Ripple explained: “The…

European Central Bank Outlines Roadmap for Integrated European Digital Asset Ecosystem – News Bytes Bitcoin News

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Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone of the European Central Bank (ECB) addressed the House of the Euro in Brussels on 23 March 2026 regarding the future of tokenized finance. He detailed the transition of digital markets from exploration to production, noting that European issuers have placed nearly €4 billion in distributed ledger technology (DLT) instruments since 2021. The speech emphasizes that the Eurosystem is building the necessary “rails” to overcome platform fragmentation and provide a secure public settlement anchor. The initiative introduces Pontes, a bridging solution scheduled for launch in…

Turkish Central Bank Considers Tapping Gold Reserves to Defend Lira – News Bytes Bitcoin News

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The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is holding private discussions to utilize its vast gold reserves to counter currency volatility linked to the ongoing war in Iran as of March 24, 2026. This potential strategy involves conducting swap transactions in the London market to bolster foreign currency liquidity and defend the lira’s value, according to Bloomberg. Turkey currently holds gold reserves valued at approximately $135 billion, with an estimated $30 billion stored at the Bank of England available for intervention. These measures are vital as the nation…

ECB Says Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits Need Central Bank Money

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Tokenized deposits and stablecoins need tokenized central bank money as a public settlement anchor if Europe’s tokenized financial markets are to scale, Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board, said on Monday. Cipollone pointed to Pontes, the Eurosystem’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) settlement initiative, which is designed to connect market DLT platforms with the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services and provide settlement in central bank money. “Without tokenised central bank money, a seller of a tokenised security may receive payment in an asset they are not comfortable holding…

Bank Executive Reinforces Bolivia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot Relevance Amidst Dollar Drought

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Alvaro Rosenblüth, treasury and exchange manager at Banco de Crédito de Bolivia, stated that the Central Bank of Bolivia lifted the ban on cryptocurrency operations out of necessity. Stablecoins are now acting as a dollar proxy, enabling remittances and payments to combat the dollar shortage. Bolivia’s Crypto Pivot Was Executed out of Necessity, Says Bank […] Source

More Australians Pay With Crypto But Bank Restrictions Grow

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More Australians reported using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services in 2026 compared to the year before, but banking friction has continued to weigh on crypto users, according to a new report by crypto exchange Independent Reserve. The annual survey of 2,000 “everyday Australians” was conducted between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30. It found that the share of Australians using crypto to buy goods or pay for services doubled from 6% to 12%, with the report suggesting “more Aussies are viewing crypto as a practical payment method rather than just…

Versabank Adds Foreign Exchange Functionality to Real Bank Tokenized Deposits

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Versabank has launched an initiative to integrate foreign exchange capabilities and rewards functionality into its proprietary Versaview blockchain interface to support the commercialization of tokenized deposits. Versabank announced on March 17, 2026, that it is adding foreign exchange (FX) functionality to its Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTDs) through an enhancement of its Versaview blockchain interface. […] Source

Basel Reform May Bring Wave of Fresh Bank Capital to BTC — Analyst

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The Basel III rules, which govern bank capital requirements, are set to be updated in 2026, and if Bitcoin (BTC) receives a lower risk rating in the revised rules, it could potentially trigger a “huge” influx of liquidity into BTC, according to market analyst Nic Puckrin. Under the current Basel rules, BTC and similar digital assets are given a 1,250% risk weight, meaning banks must hold reserve assets at a 1:1 ratio to back any Bitcoin held on their balance sheets, Puckrin said. These restrictive capital requirements make it “almost…

Bank of England Comes Around on Stablecoins

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The Bank of England’s (BOE) position on stablecoins is evolving to a more friendly stance, but according to the bank’s deputy governor, constructive dialogue with the industry is still lacking. The UK’s central bank launched a consultation on stablecoins in November last year. Some of the proposed requirements drew the ire of crypto industry representatives, who claimed they could stifle innovation.  Over the past few months, the bank has been working with industry groups to develop its stance on stablecoins. These include revising backing requirements and rethinking account limits.  Some…

Amina Becomes First Regulated Bank on EU’s Blockchain Securities Platform

Amina, a Swiss-regulated crypto bank, has joined a blockchain-based settlement platform for tokenized securities operating under the European Union’s DLT pilot regime, marking another step toward integrating digital asset infrastructure with traditional capital markets. The Zug, Switzerland-based company announced Monday that it has become a listing sponsor on the EU-regulated platform 21X, making Amina the venue’s first fully regulated bank participant. Amina said the move will allow it to support companies issuing tokenized securities on 21X through its partnership with Tokeny, a Luxembourg-based company that provides technology for creating and…