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Cuba's cryptocurrency regulations take effect
Crypto is now a legal method of payment for commercial transactions in the Island nation.
дальше »2021-9-17 18:14
BIS, Four Central Banks Launching Joint CBDCs
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is collaborating with apex banks in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa to trial central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments and remittances, according to a Coindesk report on September 2, 2021. дальше »
2021-9-3 23:00
Ghana's vice president declares Africa should embrace digital currencies
Digital currencies are primed to reinvent trade between African countries.
дальше »2021-7-29 02:01
Ukrainian e-bank plans to offer Bitcoin trading in July
Monobank is seeking approval from the National Bank of Ukraine to launch its Bitcoin debit card later this month.
дальше »2021-7-5 15:22
Russia’s central bank to study crypto investment risks
The Bank of Russia is collecting data from 15 credit firms and payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.
дальше »2021-6-30 14:57
New York Fed president says crypto poses challenging questions for central banks
John Williams responded to a presentation from Mark Carney, the former head of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, about the potential for issuing central bank digital currencies. дальше »
2021-6-29 19:00
Bank of Israel steps up CBDC efforts with reported tests on Ethereum
The Bank of Israel has experimented with using Ethereum and nonfungible tokens for a pilot as part of its ongoing digital shekel research, a local report claims. дальше »
2021-6-23 12:40
Nigeria’s central bank plans CBDC pilot launch before the end of 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it is gearing up to test a sovereign digital currency to ease foreign remittance restrictions.
дальше »2021-6-11 12:04
Indian central bank clarifies regulations as local banks shun crypto
Banks like HDFC and the State Bank of India reportedly cautioned customers against crypto, citing the RBI’s quashed crypto circular. дальше »
2021-6-1 17:54
Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, calls BTC a speculative asset
The BOJ governor says Bitcoin is a speculative play, while issuing warnings over price volatility.
дальше »2021-5-28 15:50
Hong Kong to expand pilots for cross-border use of digital yuan
The first phase of tests for use of the digital yuan across borders has been successful, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has said. дальше »
2021-5-13 12:14
Demand for PayPal’s crypto offering exceeded all expectations, CEO says
In the next five to 10 years, there will be more changes in the financial system than over the past two decades, PayPal's CEO predicted. дальше »
2021-4-27 15:43
Nigeria’s SEC says central bank’s crypto ban disrupted the market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria says it is working with the central bank to create a legal framework for cryptos and digital assets. дальше »
2021-4-17 14:09
How the digital yuan stablecoin impacts crypto in China: Experts answer
Here’s what crypto and blockchain industry experts from China think about the digital yuan and how it has affected the blockchain space. дальше »
2021-4-11 14:24
FIL on the rise: Filecoin’s upcoming production cut alters tokenomics
Filecoin’s sudden rise to the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, however brief, points to its potential as it’s driven by community in China. дальше »
2021-4-11 12:47
Sri Lanka’s central bank warns public against risks of crypto investment
The central bank listed four chief concerns, including the lack of legal recourse in the event of investor disputes and possible violations of foreign exchange regulations when purchasing crypto from abroad. дальше »
2021-4-9 12:26
Jamaica's central bank taps Irish tech outfit for CBDC project
The Bank of Jamaica has partnered with an Ireland-based tech firm for its central bank digital currency project scheduled to begin in May. дальше »
2021-3-27 12:11
German federal bank runs successful blockchain system without a CBDC
Executives at the Deutsche Bundesbank are eager to launch a blockchain-based system without the need for a CBDC — and they just might succeed. дальше »
2021-3-25 16:14
Kyrgyzstan central bank plans to introduce licenses for crypto exchanges
The central bank of the Kyrgyz Republic wants to provide crypto investors with the same level of protection that is already in place in traditional finance. дальше »
2021-2-13 16:32
Nigeria's SEC suspends planned crypto regulations amid central bank ban
Nigeria’s securities regulator has backed the central bank’s crypto ban by suspending its planned regulatory framework for digital assets. дальше »
2021-2-13 13:01
Bitcoin has made the Naira almost useless, says Nigerian Senator
A cross-section of Nigerian senators have reacted to the recent Bitcoin ban enacted by the country’s central bank.
дальше »2021-2-12 17:15
Law Decoded: Bank payments going global with stablecoins and CBDCs, Jan. 15–22
Retail users may have to wait in much of the world, however.
дальше »2021-1-23 22:23
Bank of France settles $2.4M fund in central bank digital currency pilot
The Bank of France processed $2.4 million worth of fund units using a CBDC in December as part of ongoing experiments into blockchain and stablecoin technology. дальше »
2021-1-19 14:37
Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria soars as central bank blocks remittances in Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s “Naira defense” policy is pushing more Nigerians toward Bitcoin and crypto adoption.
дальше »2020-12-18 15:31
Though centralized, a digital yuan is too big for China to surveil, says Cypherium CEO
Despite ambitions of overtaking the dollar, China's central bank will have a hard time monitoring all the transactions involved in a CBDC, though commercial banks might lend a hand. дальше »
2020-12-4 23:00
A digital yen will make the crypto market ‘more lively,’ says Monex CEO
Oki Matsumoto, the head of Japanese financial services giant Monex, has welcomed the Bank of Japan’s recent interest in central bank digital currency. дальше »
2020-11-26 12:00
The US election seals China's victory in digital currency supremacy
While there is an unclear future for digital currency development under Joe Biden’s presidency, China is leading the race.
дальше »2020-11-22 20:38
Ukraine is prepared to lead Eastern Europe’s crypto space
The Ukrainian government is making serious steps toward crypto to make the country a leader in Eastern Europe.
дальше »2020-11-16 12:30
'Banks will have to adjust' to crypto, says Bank of England leader
Jon Cunliffe, one of the leaders of England's central bank, said banks must adapt to the changes brought on by digital assets.
дальше »2020-11-14 18:46
Lebanon to launch digital currency in face of economic and financial turmoil
Lebanon's central bank governor says the country, whose lira has been in freefall, is preparing to launch a digital currency in 2021. дальше »
2020-11-11 19:21
Only 4% of Norway uses cash as country evaluates CBDC, Norges Bank exec says
Cash usage has declined in Norway since COVID-19, but physical currency also carries strengths that CBDCs may lack.
дальше »2020-11-7 00:24
Digital yuan will work with WeChat and Alipay, says bank exec
Details regarding the digital yuan's characteristics are taking shape.
дальше »2020-10-26 14:19
Dutch central bank approves first crypto service under AMLD5 regulations
The Netherlands has imposed tight regulations related to EU anti-money laundering laws.
дальше »2020-10-10 04:00
Technology itself is deflationary, Diginex CEO says
Answers on money printing and rising markets during a pandemic.
дальше »2020-10-4 23:04
Europe's central bank is concerned about possible runs on stablecoins
Stablecoin runs could occur if users lose confidence in the issuer or its network.
дальше »2020-9-24 15:30
Bank of England governor dismissed Bitcoin as a means of payment
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin don't quite convince Bailey, but he sees a lot of potential for stablecoins.
дальше »2020-9-3 18:27
Tyler Winklevoss says US Fed is the ‘biggest booster’ of Bitcoin price
The upcoming Fed speech, which many suggest will focus on raising inflation, is only good news for BTC/USD, Winklevoss argues.
дальше »2020-8-26 13:21
Deregulating Crypto Could Spark More Speculation Says Japan's FSA
“Deregulating Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies may not necessarily promote technical innovation,” says Japan’s new top financial regulator. дальше »
2020-8-5 14:47
Bank of Korea Launches a Department Devoted to Blockchain and AI
Bank of Korea is launching a digital innovation department that will leverage blockchain and AI to improve business efficiency.
дальше »2020-7-23 00:09
Future Bleak for Private Stablecoins, SFB Economist Says
SFB Technologies' chief economist sees a future for central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, but not for privately issued stablecoins. дальше »
2020-7-8 00:30
South Korea to Review Legal Issues Surrounding Potential CBDC Launch
The Bank of Korea has tapped six experts to assess possible legal issues surrounding the launch of a central bank digital currency.
дальше »2020-6-16 12:40
Lebanon's Central Bank Burns as Protesters Rail Against Fiscal Failures
A spiralling currency crisis in Lebanon sparked widespread protests targeting central banks an increasing embrace of digital assets.
дальше »2020-6-13 21:00
No, Donald Trump, Negative Rates Aren’t a ‘Gift,’ Bitcoin Advocates Warn
What seems to be a fresh attempt to sway the Fed to take rates negative saw immediate backlash from sound-money supporters.
дальше »2020-5-13 11:14
Cambodia’s New DLT Payments Network Aims to Undermine US Dollar
The director-general of the National Bank of Cambodia revealed that the central bank’s DLT payments platform will go live by the end of the year.
дальше »2020-5-13 06:17
Central Bank of Argentina Explores Blockchain for Interbank Settlement
Argentina is one of the many countries dealing with a virtually broken financial system. It now appears that the system will be overhauled by using blockchain technology courtesy of RSK. There is ample room for improvements in the financial sector. дальше »
2020-4-24 00:00
$135B Injection from European Central Bank Dwarfs BTC Market Cap
Following similar efforts from the U.S., the ECB plans to inject $25 billion more than Bitcoin’s entire market cap into finance
дальше »2020-3-13 22:35
Pomp ‘Completely Disagrees’ That Bitcoin Suffers From a PR Problem
The Bitcoin price may be taking it on the chin, but it’s looking a lot better than the tanking stock market. Bitcoin’s declines also didn’t stop Morgan Creek Digital Partner Anthony Pompliano from singing cryptocurrency’s praises to the masses. дальше »
2020-2-26 04:18
China takes additional steps to digitise the renminbi
The People’s Bank of China files for multiple patents related to digital currency
дальше »2020-2-13 07:34
China Takes Additional Steps to Digitize the Renminbi
The People’s Bank of China files for multiple patents related to digital currency
дальше »2020-2-13 07:34
US Congressman Challenges Fed Chair on Threat of China’s Digital Currency
Congressman tells Federal Reserve Chair that the U.S. is at the tipping point of issuing its central digital currency
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