Банк Канады: Внедрение CBDC не создаст проблем для банковского сектора

Минувшим летом Банк Канады опубликовал исследование, посвященное проекту по запуску цифровой валюты (CBDC). Регулятор подчеркнул, что большинство граждан страны не заинтересовано в переходе на токен, привязанный к канадскому доллару.

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Philippine central bank to introduce CBDC without blockchain technology

The Philippines is advancing towards the introduction of a non-blockchain central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the upcoming two years, according to the Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Eli Remolona.

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Indian Central Bank Aims To Reach 1 Million CBDC Users By The End Of June

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is strategically working towards acquiring one million active customers on its central bank digital currency (CBDC) or e-rupee by the conclusion of this month. In response to a media inquiry regarding the anticipated launch of CBDC, T Rabi Sankar, the Deputy Governor of the RBI, confirmed, however, that there […]

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CBDC ‘may not be a compelling priority,' says Kenya’s central bank

The central bank released its statement in response to comments on a CBDC discussion paper published in February 2022.

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Bank of Korea and Samsung to research on CBDC payments via NFC, more inside

Samsung and Bank of Korea (BOK) are going to collaborate to research on CBDC for offline payments. In November 2022, the bank also designed and tested a CBDC program that simplifies cross-bordeThe post Bank of Korea and Samsung to research on CBDC payments via NFC, more inside appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bank of Japan to Run CBDC Experiments With Country's Megabanks: Report

The central bank will decide on issuing a CBDC in 2026.

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Ямайка первой в мире сделала CBDC законным платежным средством

Банк Ямайки (BoJ) легализовал свой CBDC, стремясь обеспечить альтернативу экономике, основанной на наличных деньгах. По сообщениям, сенат Ямайки уполномочил Центральный банк выпустить свой CBDC, известный как Jamaica Digital Exchange, или Jam-Dex.

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Банк Мексики перенес сроки запуска CBDC

Банк Мексики сдвинул сроки запуска национальной цифровой валюты (CBDC) с 2024 на 2025 год. Об этом заявила управляющий регулятора Виктория Родригес Сеха. По ее словам, CBDC расширит доступ к существующим финансовым и платежным инструментам.

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UK Treasury and central bank will consult on CBDC, potentially launching by 2030

"The earliest date for launch of a U.K. CBDC would be in the second half of the decade,” said the Bank of England, adding no final decision has yet been made.

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BoE Selects Consensys, R3, eCurrency, Diem Association & Other Banking and Payments Giants to Help with its CBDC

This week, the Bank of England announced the membership of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) Engagement and Technology Forums. The creation of the groups was first announced in April this year alongside the CBDC task force to explore the potential of a UK CBDC.

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NatWest Bank Chairman has this timeline in mind for UK CBDC Pilot

Many countries have been more than comfortable with the development of a central bank digital currency [CBDC], rather than with adopting cryptocurrency. The United Kingdom [UK] has been one such countThe post NatWest Bank Chairman has this timeline in mind for UK CBDC Pilot appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Bank of Jamaica Chooses CBDC Over Cash – Pilot in August

Another candidate has joined the race to implement a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), with the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) making their announcement. According to a recent announcement, the BOJ plans to launch a pilot program for a CBDC next month.

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Банк Англии объявил набор сотрудников в группу по исследованию CBDC

Банк Англии разместил семь вакансий в группу по исследованию цифровой валюты центробанка (CBDC). Регулятор открыл одну руководящую должность, две — в области архитектуры решений и четыре — в сфере аналитики.

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Norway: Central Bank Announced Plans to Begin Testing CBDC Solutions

Norway’s central bank could be the next to join the CBDC race. Norges Bank Working on CBDC According to a report by Ledger Insights published on April 23, Norway’s central bank – Norges Bank – announced that its working group for CBDC has commenced exploring technical solutions for a functional CBDC. Notably, although Norway isRead More

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Бaнк Shinhan и LG coздaют плaтфopму для CBDC

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Norway: No Urgent Need to Create a CBDC Despite Current Global Hype

A top official of Norway’s central bank stated that while the country is investigating a possible central bank digital currency (CBDC), there was no “acute need” for a digital krone.   Cash Usage Decline Prompts CBDC research Speaking at Norway’s Payment Conference, Ida Wolden Bache, the deputy governor of the Norges Bank stated that the centralRead MoreRead More.

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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Giving CBDCs a Hard Look

The debate surrounding the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) continues to catch attention worldwide. While some countries have been a bit coy, others like China have made no secret of their CBDC plans.

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Bank of Japan Needs New Legislative Mandate to Issue CBDC

Amid ongoing central bank digital currency (CBDC) research efforts, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may require a new legal prerogative to issue digital yen. Apart from legislative changes to support a possible CBDC issuance, these amendments to the BOJ’s roles and responsibilities may also affect other policies like inflation and job creation.

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Банк Франции выбрал Tezos для экспериментов с CBDC

Центральный банк Франции выбрал платформу Tezos для экспериментов с национальной цифровой валютой (CBDC), сообщается в пресс-релизе. В ходе эксперимента будет изучена возможность расчетов с помощью CBDC по цифровым ценным бумагам.

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ECB is falling behind its competitors in the CBDC space

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently revealed plans to study the cryptocurrency sector, and particularly the possibility of launching a CBDC. To that extent, it created a panel tasked with exploring the central bank digital currency some time ago.

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Japan: Central Bank’s Top Economist to Lead Department Researching CBDC

Japan continues to intensify efforts in its proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) project as the country’s central bank has appointed its top economist to oversee the department conducting research on CBDC.

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Bank of Japan Announced New Team to Continue Research on CBDC but Has No Plans to Launch It Now

Coinspeaker Bank of Japan Announced New Team to Continue Research on CBDC but Has No Plans to Launch It NowMasayoshi Amamiya, the Bank of Japan executive governor, said that a CBDC may play a central role in interoperability between many emerging digital assets in the country.

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Bank of Thailand Enters Third Phase of CBDC Development; Now “Using CBDC with Big Businesses”

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced Wednesday that is has entered third-phase development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). BOT is planning to expand the use of the CBDC among large businesses.

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Bank of Canada CBDC Insight: Zero-Knowledge Proof Are Insufficient for National Scale Integration

A recent analytical staff note by the Bank of Canada on CBDC's has highlighted that higher privacy levels may come at a cost. The bank summarized possible privacy CBDC frameworks as it looks to advance research and development in this space.

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Bank of Korea announces legal advisory panel for CBDC

Many countries around the world have been making significant progress in terms of their developmental efforts for their own central bank digital currency [CBDC]. China is to unveil its Digital CurrencThe post Bank of Korea announces legal advisory panel for CBDC appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bank of Korea launches legal advisory panel for CBDC development

This is part of a series of initiatives being launched by the central bank...

The post Bank of Korea launches legal advisory panel for CBDC development appeared first on Coin Journal.

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S. Korea’s Central Bank Forms Legal Panel to Advise on Possible Digital Currency Launch

The Bank of Korea has set up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points for a future CBDC issuance.

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South Korea Establishes Panel for CBDC Review

South Korea’s central bank plans to conduct an in-depth review of the modalities required for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The news is the latest example of the country’s focus on digital innovation amid the backdrop of China’s advancement in the CBDC sphere.

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China Could Roll Out Its CBDC Without Anyone Realizing

Ledger’s Glen Woo believes that China’s central bank digital currency could be deployed using existing payment rails without citizens noticing the change.

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Blockchain Firm Pitches CBDC Operating System to Bank of England

As the monetary impacts of the coronavirus drive discussions surrounding central bank digital currencies, a U.K. blockchain firm has proposed a CDBD system to the Bank of England.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum's popularity in China not a fluke

The cryptocurrency club is becoming exclusive, with countries around the world in a race to put forward their version of a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. China is the only country that has annoThe post Bitcoin, Ethereum's popularity in China not a fluke appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Saudi Arabian Central Bank Deploys Blockchain Techhnology to Interact With Local Banks

A central bank digital currency, or CBDC, is the most widespread use-case for financial authorities in terms of blockchain, but not the only one

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Top UN Blockchain Expert Believes Digital Currencies And CBDC’s Pose a Threat To Bank Accounts

Massimo Buonomo, a United Nations global blockchain and fintech expert, said the rising development of CBDCs and the low interest (negative) rates offered in commercial bank accounts may act as a catalyst to make corporate bank accounts obsolete.

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Fed Reserve of Philadelphia Research: Account-Based CBDCs May Replace Commercial Banks

A research paper published on June 1, 2020, by the Federal Reserve of Philadelphia shows account-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) could potentially replace the role of commercial banks if panic runs are managed and commercial banks are given a level playing field in the money market.

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ФРС: цифровой доллар ослабит коммерческие банки и усилит власть ЦБ

Эксперты Федерального резервного банка Филадельфии пришли к выводу, что выпуск цифрового доллара может подорвать способность финучреждений кредитовать перспективные инвестиционные проекты. Central Bank Digital Currency by ForkLog on Scribd Выпущенный организацией доклад, посвященный цифровой валюте центробанка страны (CBDC), указывает на серьезную трансформирующую роль финансовой системы, которую несет ее выпуск.

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In-Depth CBDC Report Published by Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia recently published a paper exploring the potential impact of a Central Bank Digital Currency on our financial system. The report noted that in addition to eliminating the need for cash, a CBDC should prevent future bank runs by giving the US Federal Reserve a monopoly on deposits.

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China May Use CBDC in International Transactions: NEO Chief

China may be making plans to include its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in international transactions. That’s the rub according to NEO blockchain CEO Da Hongfei who Tweeted on Wednesday: “Da Hongfei, founder of blockchain platform Neo, says the central bank could split part of the digital currency for use outside of China, much as […] The post China May Use CBDC in International Transactions: NEO Chief appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Swiss Financial Regulator, FINMA, Licenses Local Bank To Carry Out The Crypto Transactions

Switzerland’s top financial regulator, Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) grants local banks, InCore, the first license to transact digital currencies. This adds to the accelerated efforts from the Swiss government in the blockchain field so far in 2020 with the government looking to implement a central bank digital currency (CBDC). InCore, first Swiss bank licensed […]

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CBDCs have a hand to play in crypto awareness

Central Bank Digital Currency [CBDC], a hot topic in the crypto community is turning out to be a bit controversial. From having implications on various monetary policies to its effects on the US dollaThe post CBDCs have a hand to play in crypto awareness appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Digital Dollar Project Releases White Paper Laying Out Groundwork for US CBDC

A U.S. think tank working towards a digitized dollar has released a white paper detailing inaugural aims and use cases for a central bank digital currency.

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CBDCs May Be A Tailwind for Bitcoin and Further ‘Accentuate’ its Role in the Global Digital Economy

People’s Bank of China is gearing up for the launch of their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2020 and nearly all central banks of advanced economies, from the Fed, ECB to BoE, and BoJ, are actively analyzing the prospect and impact of such currencies.

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How CBDCs Change the Monetary System (Online Workshop by Jonas Gross, University of Bayreuth and Frankfurt School Blockchain Center)

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are currently a hot topic. According to a study by the Bank for International Settlements, 20% of worldwide central banks intend to issue a CBDC within the next six years.

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China: CBDC Issuance Could Be Fast-Tracked for COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

China’s planned digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) project may be accelerated to have the central bank digital currency (CBDC) available for COVID-19 stimulus package payments. The news is the latest in a string of government-led actions aimed at advancing the adoption of blockchain technology in the country.

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China’s Digital Yuan Sets the Country on Track for Tokenomics Dominance

As the world emerges from lockdown, China is already several steps ahead in the roll-out of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Asian giant spearheaded its digital Yuan back in April and is now integrating the PBoC backed asset into China's existing payment networks.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies are a Risk to Dollar Dominance: JPMorgan Report

According to JP Morgan Chase & Co., if the idea of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) gains traction, the US can risk losing its geopolitical power. “There is no country with more to lose from the disruptive potential of digital currency than the United States,” wrote analysts including Josh Younger, head of U.S. interest-rate derivatives […]

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JPMorgan Report Opines CBDCs Could Disrupt the U.S. Dollar’s Hegemony

A report by JPMorgan & Chase Co. states that the rise in the popularity of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could spell doom for the U. S. dollar that enjoys unquestionable hegemony in dictating the global economic order today, Bloomberg reports June 22, 2020.

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Bitcoin's role in the digital economy will be bettered by CBDC development

With central banks across the world pumping billions of dollars into the economy through monetary and fiscal policies, never has the need for a central bank digital currency [CBDC] been more clearer.

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French Central Bank Successfully Trials Blockchain-Powered Digital Euro

France’s central bank, the Banque de France on May 20, 2020, announced that it had successfully completed a trial test of the digital euro based on blockchain technology. Notably, the central bank digital currency (CBDC) test conducted by Banque de France was executed with major French multinational investment bank Societe Generale (SocGen).

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European Central Bank caught up with DLT; will it be used for CBDCs?

A central bank digital currency [CBDC] has been thought of as an important tool to smoothen technological and financial systems the world over. Central banks like the European Central Bank [ECB] have The post European Central Bank caught up with DLT; will it be used for CBDCs? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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