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  1. Digital Yuan Upgrade Introduces Smart Contract Framework and Expanded Payment Services

    The People’s Bank of China released a new central platform and smart contract standards for the e-CNY on October 21 at the 2026 Financial Street Forum in Beijing.

  2. Sweden e-krona Discussions Revived by Riksbank Over Stablecoin and Digital Euro Risks

    Sweden’s central bank has asked lawmakers to begin preparations for a digital krona after payments-market changes made the project relevant again.

  3. Digital Yuan Upgrade Expands e-CNY Smart Contracts Through New PBOC Platform

    The PBOC E-CNY Operation Management Center announced major infrastructure upgrades on October 21, 2026, shifting the digital yuan to a programmable platform with expanded smart contract capabilities.

  4. Sweden Digital Krona Legislation Preparation Urged by Riksbank

    On 15 October 2026 the Riksbank asked the Riksdag to begin legislative work on a possible digital krona driven by security concerns and digital euro developments.

  5. Standard Chartered Zodia Custody Acquisition Consolidates Institutional Digital Asset Operations

    Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent of Zodia Custody, moving regulated custody entities into its Securities Services division.

  6. Digital Pound Faces No Rush as Bank of England Deputy Highlights Stablecoin Alternatives

    Sarah Breeden told an Atlantic Council audience in Bangkok that the case for a retail CBDC hinges on whether tokenisation benefits can come from other pound-denominated instruments.

  7. Digital Pound Lab Phase 2 Update Released by Bank of England

    The Bank of England released its Digital Pound Lab Phase 2 update covering experiments concluded in July 2026 and testing over 30 payment journeys.

  8. E-Krona Legislative Preparation Urged by Riksbank in Letter to Riksdag Committee

    Sweden’s central bank has asked the Riksdag to begin work on legal changes for a possible retail CBDC without committing to issuance.

  9. BLOOM Initiative Expands as Malaysia and Thailand Central Banks Join Singapore Project

    Monetary Authority of Singapore announced on 23 October 2026 that Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have joined the BLOOM initiative as policymaker members to advance cross-border settlement in digital money.

  10. Wall Street blockchain infrastructure expands for tokenized assets and 24/7 settlement

    Major banks advance permissioned blockchain platforms to tokenize securities and deposits, with DTCC launching its service in late October 2026.

  11. ASEAN stablecoin Cross-Border Project Expands with Central Bank Additions

    Singapore’s MAS announced on October 23, 2026 that Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand joined the BLOOM initiative to develop common rules for cross-border acceptance of regulated stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

  12. ECB Tokenized Central Bank Money Essential as Cipollone Outlines Pontes Role in DLT Markets

    ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stressed tokenized central bank money as the anchor for safe scaling of DLT markets during an address to the Italian Banking Association.