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Bank of England advances design phase of ‘digital pound’ CBDC
The Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury reported significant progress in the design phase of the digital pound, a proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would complement traditional banknotes and enhance the UK’s payment infrastructure. дальше »
2025-1-14 22:36
Swiss National Bank and SDX Delve Deeper Into CBDCs, Tokenized Securities
The next two-year phase of Project Helvetia will see other financial institutions and types of transactions join the party. дальше »
2024-6-21 14:33
Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will begin a trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rial, in Kish Island starting in July. The central bank said on June 19 that banking network customers and tourists can use the digital rial wallet to make purchases and transfers between wallets via barcode without […] The post Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-6-20 03:55
World’s largest bank ICBC praises the evolution of Bitcoin, Ethereum as innovative financial assets
The world’s largest lender, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), recently published an in-depth analysis highlighting the rapid evolution and growing diversity in digital currencies, where it compared Bitcoin to gold and deemed Ethereum “digital oil. дальше »
2024-6-11 01:18
Market dynamics show complex interplay between long-term stability and short-term speculation
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Bitcoin realized cap HODL waves are a bundle of all active supply age bands, aka HODL waves. Each colored band shows the percentage of Bitcoin in existence that was last moved within the period denoted in the legend. дальше »
2024-6-11 01:00
U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan
Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said. дальше »
2024-6-7 16:35
Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the completion of the infrastructure development for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to embrace digital financial transformations. дальше »
2024-6-4 02:45
Israel to Start Digital Shekel Challenge to Develop Payment Use Cases
Israel's central bank is launching a challenge on the use of a central bank digital currency in payments as part of an "action plan for a possible issuance of the digital shekel." дальше »
2024-5-29 15:26
‘Open-source’ CBDCs aren’t going to protect you from government
Opinion: From Brazil to Norway, there is plenty of evidence that governments are planning to use CBDCs to abuse their people.
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Fatal Flaws in Modern Monetary Theory
Unpacking the Incoherence and Hubris of Modern Monetary Theory and Its Intersection with CBDCs and Bitcoin дальше »
2024-5-12 17:06
New Zealand’s CBDC roadmap enters design consultation stage
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand opened a new consultation period on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on April 17. The current stage of development seeks input on “high-level design options for digital cash. дальше »
2024-4-18 03:13
Swiss central bank believes retail CBDCs could destabilize financial system
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan said the central bank “sees no need” to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for public use despite the benefits of a wholesale version. дальше »
2024-4-9 02:16
SWIFT completes second test phase of CBDC with smart contract, atomic settlement capability
SWIFT said on March 25 that it discovered several applications for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) solution following a successful six-month test. The company did not create its own CBDC but instead developed an interlinking solution for existing CBDCs — dubbed the SWIFT connector. дальше »
2024-3-26 04:00
ECB exec allays privacy concerns surrounding digital euro
In a recent meeting with the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Piero Cipollone, a member of the ECB Executive Board, discussed the forthcoming digital euro, specifically its privacy features, infrastructure procurement, and operational standards. дальше »
2024-2-17 23:29
Swiss banks issue first digital bonds using real CHF wholesale wCBDC on regulated DLT platform
Swiss banks, Cantons of Basel-City, and Zurich have successfully issued digital bonds using real CHF wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) on SIX Digital Exchange (SDX). This marks the first-ever issuance of this kind, leveraging the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) wCBDC. дальше »
2023-12-4 12:45
South Korean central bank to launch CBDC pilot in 2024
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has unveiled plans for a pilot program to test its new central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to local media reports. The program will be conducted in collaboration with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and is expected to launch in 2024. дальше »
2023-11-25 05:00
Mastercard Says Customers Are Too Comfortable With Today's Money for Adoption of CBDCs: CNBC
The widespread use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) does not have enough justification at the moment as customers are so comfortable using today's type of money, a senior Mastercard official has said. дальше »
2023-11-18 14:19
German parliamentarian dismisses CBDCs in favor of Bitcoin as global digital money debate rages on
German Parliamentarian Joana Cotar spoke out against introducing a Euro-based central bank digital currency (CBDC), claiming that “no one needs it. ” Cotar stated in a speech on Nov. 9 that the ECB and politicians backing a digital euro are doing so because they want total surveillance of the monetary system. дальше »
2023-11-10 22:30
Future of CBDCs in Hong Kong uncertain as pilot program concludes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) remains undecided on making a policy decision regarding the introduction of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) after concluding the first pilot project of the e-HKD. дальше »
2023-10-31 21:50
Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern
Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said. дальше »
2023-10-27 15:04
CBDCs struggling to gain traction without private-sector cooperation
The global push for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) faces a compelling challenge: the necessity of private-sector collaboration to ensure their widespread acceptance, Nikkei Asia reported Oct. дальше »
2023-10-27 10:50
Digital Euro Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase
The move is not a decision to issue a central bank digital currency, the European Central Bank said Wednesday. дальше »
2023-10-18 17:09
Australian central bank says CBDCs, tokenization have potential to become the future of money
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is actively considering the potential adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a transformative step towards the future of money and financial transactions. дальше »
2023-10-17 09:53
Mastercard creates tech to tokenize CBDCs on multiple blockchains
Mastercard announced the successful demonstration of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) technology designed to integrate CBDCs with multiple blockchain networks, according to a press release. The technology aims to facilitate the tokenization, or “wrapping,” of CBDCs onto different blockchain networks to enhance consumer convenience and transactional security. дальше »
2023-10-13 05:07
How will CBDCs be used for political oppression in your country?
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are poised to give politicians unprecedented power to track your data, restrict your movements, and control your life. дальше »
2023-10-6 23:48
CBDCs could support a more stable economy — if banks run the show
Central bank digital currencies could confer economic benefits if governments don’t use them to cannibalize the commercial banking industry. дальше »
2023-9-27 22:40
Incoming BOE Deputy Governor Highlights Crypto Risks, Cites Benefits at Parliamentary Hearing
There are benefits to crypto technology, and the digital pound could anchor digital money, Sarah Breeden said. дальше »
2023-9-12 15:16
Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital Currencies
Payments giant Mastercard has created a forum where crypto industry players can discuss and collaborate on central bank digital currencies, injecting its influential voice into the CBDC conversation as nations around the world consider whether to digitize their money. дальше »
2023-8-17 20:41
Brazil to launch CBDC ‘DREX’ in 2024 said to improve financial accessibility amid centralization concerns
The Central Bank of Brazil has unveiled its upcoming digital currency, ‘DREX. ’ As reported in a live video from the Central Bank, DREX will be a digital representation of the Brazilian real, with the capacity to interact with other digital assets. дальше »
2023-8-8 18:30
SEC Case Had 'Almost No Impact' on Ripple's Talks With Central Banks, Says Exec
James Wallis said the decision that Ripple's sale of XRP did not constitute investment contracts was a major victory, not just for Ripple but also for the industry. дальше »
2023-7-29 19:10
Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank
For many citizens, the central bank digital currency isn't easy to use. дальше »
2023-7-26 12:27
French central bank believes distributed ledger technology will enhance financial stability
The French central bank believes distributed ledger technology (DLT) will enhance financial stability due to its transparent nature. Banque de France said in a report on July 21 that DLT has the “potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the monetary and financial system. дальше »
2023-7-22 23:00
Brazilian CBDC pilot source code includes methods to freeze, drain wallets
Banco Central do Brasil published the source code for its CBDC on GitHub last week and allowed the public to conduct an audit of the system’s code. Developers soon found concerning functionality in the source code of Brazil’s CBDC pilot, including mechanisms to control individual wallets and the funds they hold. дальше »
2023-7-12 00:10
15 Retail CBDCs Likely by 2030, BIS Study Says
A survey conducted by the Bank for International Settlements found 93% of central banks worldwide were engaged in digital currency work in 2022. дальше »
2023-7-11 12:00
BIS unveils 7-step security framework for blockchain-based CBDCs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) introduced a security framework on July 7 to help central banks develop secure digital currencies. BIS noted that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will become “critical national infrastructure” in the future. дальше »
2023-7-9 23:00
BIS develops framework against CBDC cyberattacks
The institution cited rising exploits against DeFi as a need for more secure CBDCs.
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Singapore Bank DBS Starts e-CNY Collection Platform for Corporate Clients in China
The newly launched merchant collection solution allows businesses automated settlement of e-CNY into their CNY bank deposit accounts. дальше »
2023-7-6 10:36
Singapore Bank DBS Starts e-CNY Collection Platform
The newly launched merchant collection solution allows businesses automated settlement of e-CNY into their CNY bank deposit accounts. дальше »
2023-7-5 10:36
Trezor study shows nearly 75% of participants have concerns over digital pound
In a recent survey conducted by Trezor, nearly 75% of respondents expressed concerns over the potential control the U. K. government could have over access to funds via its proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). дальше »
2023-6-30 18:45
Bank of England policy makers clash over digital pound design
The team at the Bank of England responsible for designing its digital pound CBDC project has clashed over its core design, according to Bloomberg. Tom Mutton, the director of fintech at the Bank of England (BoE) and head of the digital pound project, said a recent meeting failed to strike an agreement on the fundamental […] The post Bank of England policy makers clash over digital pound design appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-6-27 14:49
Bitcoin investors engage in mass profit taking
Quick Take As Bitcoin reached the $30,000 mark recently, many short-term holders took advantage of it and sent their Bitcoin to exchanges. Approximately 48,000 Bitcoin were transferred to exchanges, out of which 41,000 were sent with a profitable outcome. дальше »
2023-6-27 13:53
Reserve Bank of India expects to reach 1M CBDC users in June
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das said he expects the e-rupee Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot to achieve 1 million retail users by the end of this month. The news comes after early indications suggested the e-ruppe had failed to gain traction last year. дальше »
2023-6-27 12:55
Investors flock to Purpose Bitcoin ETF
Quick Take BlackRock’s recent filing for a spot Bitcoin ETF sparked a wave of interest among other institutions, prompting them to file for their own spot ETFs. The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC. дальше »
2023-6-27 12:22
IMF wants to create a global CBDC platform to compete with threat of crypto
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants to create a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) system in an effort to connect countries and allow seamless cross-border transactions, Reuters reported. дальше »
2023-6-20 22:50
IMF Official Presents Blueprint for Cross-Border CBDCs
The international organization wants to help cut the cost of cross-border transactions, without abandoning compliance checks or capital controls. дальше »
2023-6-20 16:00
Follow The Trends: Bitcoin Is On The Path To Becoming The Money Of The Future
Following significant adoption to date, these latest trends demonstrate Bitcoin’s path to becoming our money of the future. дальше »
2023-6-7 15:00
Kenya Central Bank Takes Ambivalent Stance on Digital Currency
The allure of the CBDC is fading and issuing one "may not be a compelling priority," the bank said. дальше »
2023-6-3 19:01
Welcome, Crypto, to the Fiery Cauldron of U.S. Presidential Politics
Whether the crypto industry wants the spotlight or not, digital assets are among the earliest talking points in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with the most prominent of the new candidates even invoking bitcoins in his campaign opener as evidence of President Joe Biden’s missteps. дальше »
2023-6-1 23:24
Florida bans ‘centralized digital dollar’ under state law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that ban any potential iteration of a “centralized digital dollar” in the state. DeSantis announced the signing during a press conference in Fort Myers on May 12 from a podium that read: “Big Brother’s Digital Dollar” ‘CBDCs are wrong’ The governor said during the conference that recent years […] The post Florida bans ‘centralized digital dollar’ under state law appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-5-12 21:28
China ramps up efforts to push CBDC adoption among public
China is ramping up its efforts to popularize the use of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) — the digital yuan, or e-CNY — as the project moves closer to its planned national rollout. Starting in May, government employees in the city of Changshu will receive their salaries in the digital yuan. дальше »