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- 1Bank of Korea Governor Backs CBDCs, Silent on StablecoinsโBank of Korea's New Governor Backs CBDCs, Skips Stablecoins
Bank of Korea's newly appointed governor has voiced support for central bank digital currencies while avoiding any clear position on stablecoins. The remarks signal the country's monetary authority remains focused on a state-issued digital won rather than privately issued tokens, leaving Korea's approach to stablecoin regulation an open question for markets and crypto firms.
- 2Saudi Arabia Quietly Left Major CBDC Project Over A Year AgoโผSaudi Arabia Left The World's Biggest CBDC Platform Sixteen Months Ago. It Took The FT To Notice.
Saudi Arabia withdrew from Project mBridge, the world's largest central bank digital currency platform, roughly sixteen months before the withdrawal drew public attention. The departure only became widely known after the Financial Times reported it, prompting questions about why the move went unnoticed and what it signals for cross-border CBDC cooperation.
- 3Victoria shuts 48 tobacco stores in fortnight of raidsโAbout time! They can do the one in our apartment building next. "Tobacco Licensing Victoria has issued closure orders to
Tobacco Licensing Victoria has issued closure orders to 48 stores in the past fortnight, following raids in Melbourne's CBD, inner suburbs and the city's west. More than a dozen shops in the CBD alone have been shuttered as authorities crack down on illicit tobacco sales. Locals are welcoming the enforcement action, with some joking about illegal sales continuing in their own apartment buildings.
- 4Medical Cannabis Discussed as PTSD Symptom ReliefโRE: https:// mastodon.social/@Karl_Theodor/ 116623414664411622 ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฏ # Cannabis bei # PTBS โ Adieu # ErinnerungsSchmerz
A social media post by a German-language user highlights medical cannabis as a possible way to ease post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, saying PTSD affects millions worldwide, many without lasting relief, and that CBD and THC may contribute to symptom reduction. The item was shared under mental health labels and drew modest engagement.
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Central banks in the Caribbean are moving away from central bank digital currencies and instead investing in faster payment systems. The shift, reported by Global Finance Magazine, suggests the region's monetary authorities have concluded that real-time payment infrastructure delivers more practical benefits than issuing digital currencies. It adds to a growing debate over whether CBDCs are worth the cost and complexity.
- 6West County Health Centers Listed as Ransomware VictimโAnother day, another ransomware crook. US: West County Health Centers https:// ransomware.live/id/V2VzdCBDb3V udHkgSGVhb
West County Health Centers, a California-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has been listed as a victim of a ransomware attack on a public ransomware tracking service. Two other US organisations, Gardeners' Guild and Datacomm Services, appear on the same list. The listings suggest the Storm ransomware group claims responsibility, though the extent of any data theft or service disruption is not yet confirmed.
- 7CBD Class A office space availability questionedโHow much Class A office space is available in the CBD?
A Business Record report examines how much Class A office space is currently available in the central business district. The question comes amid ongoing uncertainty about downtown office demand, as companies weigh hybrid work arrangements against returns to the office and landlords face elevated vacancy rates. The piece looks at supply levels for premium office space and what that means for the market.