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- 1Bank of Korea Governor Backs CBDCs, Silent on StablecoinsβBank 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 AgoβΌSaudi 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 raidsβAbout 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 ReliefβRE: https:// mastodon.social/@Karl_Theodor/ 116623414664411622 π± π π― # Cannabis bei # PTBS β 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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Caribbean central banks are reportedly stepping back from central bank digital currencies in favor of faster, more practical payment systems. According to Global Finance Magazine, the region is prioritizing instant payment infrastructure over CBDC rollout. The shift reflects growing doubts among smaller economies about the cost and adoption challenges of issuing digital currencies, even as other regions continue CBDC experiments.
- 6NZ travel feature explores Melbourne beyond the CBDβNew travel piece in an NZ paper, exploring Melbourne's inner-city. I like the approach here, mixing culture, food and ni
A New Zealand newspaper has published a travel feature on Melbourne's inner-city, an approach praised for blending the city's culture, food and nightlife. The writer of the piece argues Melbourne rewards visitors who venture beyond the central business district into its surrounding suburbs, where much of the city's character lies. The feature is being shared among travel readers in Australia and New Zealand.
- 7Russia's Finance Ministry Pays Staff in Digital Ruble for First TimeβΌMILESTONE | The Russian Finance Ministry Pays Employees in Ruble CBDC for First Time
Russia's Finance Ministry has paid some of its employees' salaries in the digital ruble, the country's central bank digital currency, for the first time. The move marks a milestone in Moscow's rollout of the ruble CBDC, signalling that government bodies are beginning to use the digital currency for real payroll transactions rather than pilots only.
- 8Homemade chocolate made with CBD and peanut butterβLe chocolat que j'ai fait Γ partir du chocolat noir patissier achetΓ©. J'ai fait fondre dans une casserole avec un peu de
A French cook shared a homemade chocolate recipe made by melting baking dark chocolate in a saucepan with peanut butter and trimmed CBD flowers, then adding roughly blended hazelnuts and almonds before setting the mix in a mould. The post is drawing attention for its unusual combination of CBD infusion with a classic homemade chocolate bar.
- 9Security researchers flag possible phishing site on WeeblyβPossible Phishing π£ on: β οΈhxxps[:]//fallsemester2025[.]weebly[.]com/ 𧬠Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6ac0cbdd3b77
Cybersecurity observers are warning about a suspected phishing page hosted on a Weebly subdomain themed around the fall 2025 semester. The suspicious URL has been defanged to prevent accidental clicks, and a link to an automated analysis on urlDNA has been shared so others can inspect the site's behavior. The warning circulates in infosec communities as a routine heads-up to avoid the link and report similar scams.
- 10West County Health Centers Listed as Ransomware VictimβAnother 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.
- 11CBD Class A office space availability questionedβHow 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.