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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicDigital Currecncy

Topic: Digital Currecncy

91% of transactions will become digital by 2028. But here’s why we will miss cash

While current electronic payment systems work well, they do not provide the same personal freedom that cash offers.

IMF working on global central bank digital currency platform

Already 114 central banks are at some stage of CBDC exploration, 'with about 10 already crossing the finish line', IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.

How Hong Kong plans to pilot it’s digital currency in HK$1.8 trillion mortgage market?

The pilot project will look at potentially giving e-HKD loans to homebuyers in an e-wallet, both online and offline, the pilot participants said.

On Camera

Suryakumar Yadav beats Trump’s Gaza plan on Indian TV news. No global event can match cricket

Indian TV channels need not report extensively on war zones. But why don’t they have at least one bulletin of international news each day, prime time?

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.