Bank of Japan advances CBDC program, following successful tests

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has completed the second stage of its CBDC experimentation and is now moving forward with its pilot project. дальше »

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Japan launches digital yen pilot project after second successful proof of concept

With the end of the proofs of concept, the Bank of Japan has initiated its CBDC pilot and plans more to gather more public and business feedback. дальше »

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Visa and Microsoft join forces for Brazilian CBDC pilot project

The Brazilian central bank's digital currency (CBDC) pilot project is set to attract the participation of both national and global companies. дальше »

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Bank of Brazil Includes 14 Participants in Its CBDC Pilot

Coinspeaker Bank of Brazil Includes 14 Participants in Its CBDC Pilot The Brazil Central Bank Digital Currency will initially focus on wholesale interbank transaction payment solutions. дальше »

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Visa, Microsoft and others join Brazilian CBDC pilot

Both national and global companies will participate in the upcoming pilot project of the Brazilian central bank digital currency. дальше »

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Brazil's Central Bank Selects 14 Participants for CBDC Pilot

Among those selected are the largest local banks, Visa and Microsoft. дальше »

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Ripple to showcase tokenization with new CBDC platform in Hong Kong

Ripple has announced its participation in the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program initiated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). As part of the program, Ripple will showcase a real estate asset tokenization solution and unveil its new CBDC platform. дальше »

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Hong Kong launches pilot CBDC program

On May 18, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) officially initiated the e-HKD Pilot Program, a significant project under its ‘three-rail’ approach. This development is seen as a strategic progression towards a potential introduction of a retail Central Bank Digital… дальше »

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Australia marks first FX transaction using a CBDC as eAUD pilot continues

The Australian digital dollar was used in a trade for a U.S. dollar stablecoin using an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain.

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North Carolina House passes bill banning CBDC payments to the state

The latest version of the legislation included limiting the Federal Reserve from using the U.S. state as a potential testing ground for its own CBDC pilot. дальше »

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Mauritius planning to launch pilot project for retail digital rupee late this year

The governor of the Bank of Mauritius told a meeting of central bank technologists about the development of the island nation’s CBDC ambitions. дальше »

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Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?

The Russian digital ruble pilot launch was delayed until at least May, but the government still hopes to kick off the currency in 2024. дальше »

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Successful Bank of England CBDC Pilot Could Speed up UK Crypto Regulation 

Successful U.K. CBDC pilot paves the way for legislation in roughly a year, according to a Treasury official. The post Successful Bank of England CBDC Pilot Could Speed up UK Crypto Regulation  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple leveraged by Montenegro’s Central Bank for CBDC project

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) is collaborating with Ripple to develop a strategy and pilot program for the country’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), or national stablecoin. The collaboration was announced in an April 11 press release. Its… дальше »

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Montenegro's Central Bank to Test CBDC With Ripple

The pilot will see the central bank identify the practical application of a national stablecoin and come up with a design to simulate its circulation. дальше »

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India Targeting One Million CBDC Users in Three Months, Prioritizing Offline Transfers: Sources

Around 100,000 users have participated in the country's central bank digital currency pilot since it kicked off in December. дальше »

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ANZ Bank Completes Carbon Credits Trading as Part of Australia's CBDC Pilot

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has completed the first use-case of carbon credit trading as part of Australia's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. дальше »

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Russia delays digital ruble launch testing due to lawmaking process

The participating banks expressed their readiness to proceed with the CBDC pilot.

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Bank of Japan prepares for digital yen pilot program

The Bank of Japan has announced its readiness to explore the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through a pilot program launching in April. дальше »

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CBDC Projects on a Roll: SWIFT Reports ‘Clear Potential and Value’ From Pilot Tests

Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs developments continue to run in full swing. Of late, renowned banking institutions saw “clear potential and value” in SWIFT’s experimental CBDC Connector pilot tests. дальше »

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Swift’s phase two CBDC pilot program takes flight

Swift's phase two CBDC pilot program is set to revolutionize cross-border payments by exploring the potential benefits and challenges of integrating digital currencies with Swift's platform. дальше »

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CBDC: Brazil Central Bank Kicks Off Digital Currency Pilot Test

Brazil has started a pilot program for its Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, becoming the latest country to experiment with the digital version of its national currency. The move is part of the country’s efforts to modernize its financial system and reduce the cost and time associated with traditional financial transactions.  The duration of […] дальше »

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Central Bank of Brazil announces experimental CBDC

Reuters said the Brazilian central bank has formally launched its CBDC experiment. The bank has specifically announced the beginning of its digital currency pilot project to imitate the success displayed by the rapid payment system, Pix. According to Fabio Araujo,… дальше »

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Australia’s Central Bank Selects CBDC Use Cases As It Prepares For Pilot Study

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) published a report on Wednesday outlining its selected use case proposals of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) alongside their respective providers. This report serves as a follow-up to a collaborative research project with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), exploring the possible use cases of a CBDC […] дальше »

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Bank of Russia to Pilot CBDC in April

Digital ruble payments will be launched for retail purchases and peer-to-peer transactions, a central bank official said. дальше »

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Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot in April, following...

The Bank of Japan plans to launch its CBDC pilot in April 2023. The pilot project will commence after the proof-of-concept testing is completed.  In his opening remarks at the Fifth MeetingThe post Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot in April, following... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Russia to roll out CBDC pilot with real consumers in April

Russia’s central bank is preparing to launch the first consumer pilot for the digital ruble in collaboration with 13 local banks. дальше »

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Bank of Japan to Launch Long-Awaited CBDC Pilot in April

The Bank of Japan announced the launch of the pilot for CBDC – Digital Yen in April 2023. It joins the roster of Asian countries issuing CBDCs. The post Bank of Japan to Launch Long-Awaited CBDC Pilot in April appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Japan to launch CBDC pilot program for issuance of digital Yen

Bank of Japan director Uchida Shinichi said that the apex bank would launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program to test the use of digital yen from April. The post Japan to launch CBDC pilot program for issuance of digital Yen appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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The Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot before May

The Bank launched a pilot program for “digital yen” in April after finishing its proof-of-concept testing, which began in 2021.

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Will Ripple Sign Singapore As Its Next CBDC Customer? This Is Why

Ripple has defined Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a key priority in its 2023 projections and goals, and already boasts notable collaborations with several countries. As Bitcoinist reported, in mid-January the fintech company landed the southeastern European country of Montenegro to pilot a digital stablecoin. дальше »

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Japan Will Launch Pilot for Issuing Digital Yen in April

Japan will launch a pilot programme in April to test the use of its version of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) known as the digital yen, its central bank said on Friday. The move comes after more than two years of proof-of-concept experiments by the BoJ around the digital yen. дальше »

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Japan Will Launch Pilot for Issuing Digital Yen In April

Japan will launch a pilot programme in April to test the use of its version of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) known as the digital yen, its central bank said on Friday. The move comes after more than two years of proof-of-concept experiments by the BoJ around the digital yen. дальше »

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India in ‘no hurry’ for CBDC as digital rupee pilot onboards 50K users

The central bank of India wants to proceed with CBDC testing in the smoothest way possible, deputy governor Rabi Sankar said.

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Unpacking India's CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee

India wants to launch its central bank digital currency at a national level by the end of 2023, but early into its pilot, the Reserve Bank of India has identified challenges. дальше »

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Kazakhstan’s digital currency in pilot stage, per Binance, National Bank joint report

The Central Asian country’s CBDC project is right on time, according to a 2020 roadmap, as consumers and merchants use the currency in a controlled environment. дальше »

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China’s Central Bank Expands Digital Yuan Pilots Across 17 More Provinces

The People’s Bank of China will continue to expand the pilot program for its digital yuan after having introduced the CBDC in 17 provinces. The post China’s Central Bank Expands Digital Yuan Pilots Across 17 More Provinces appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Amid crypto winter, central banks rethink in-house digital currencies

In recent months, four countries that had previously initiated major CBDC pilot programs have scrapped their adoption plans altogether. дальше »

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Digital Yuan CBDC Pilot ‘Running Steadily,’ Affirms People’s Bank of China

The PBoC assured the public that the digital yuan (renminbi) pilot is running steadily. The CBDC is currently expanding its pilot areas and undergoing more developments. The post Digital Yuan CBDC Pilot ‘Running Steadily,’ Affirms People’s Bank of China appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Reserve Bank of India Rolls Out Pilot Phase ahead of Digital Rupee Launch

Coinspeaker Reserve Bank of India Rolls Out Pilot Phase ahead of Digital Rupee Launch The RBI is test-running its digital rupee in numerous banks and Indian cities as it nears the official launch of the CBDC. дальше »

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Digital Yen CBDC Trial Set to Rollout With Major Banks in 2023

The Bank of Japan will roll out a pilot program for its central bank digital currency project to three major Japanese banks in spring 2023. The post Digital Yen CBDC Trial Set to Rollout With Major Banks in 2023 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The Reserve Bank of India to launch a retail CBDC pilot in December

The digital rupee is intended as a supplement to the current payment system and not its replacement.

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FTX bankruptcy filing details, Binance’s crypto industry fund and a U.S. CBDC pilot: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 13-19

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Indian central bank on track to launch retail CBDC pilot next month

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central bank, is finalizing the rollout of the retail digital rupee pilot, the Economic Times of India (ETI) reported on November 19. The post Indian central bank on track to launch retail CBDC pilot next month appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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India Will Start Testing ‘E-Rupee’ Digital Currency On November 1

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will commence a pilot for a wholesale version of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on November 1. Digital rupee pilots for the retail segment will begin within a month. дальше »

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India's RBI announces pilot launch of 'Digital Rupee' for 'specific use cases'

The Reserve Bank of India, India's central bank, has notified that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project will commence tomorrow. Earlier this month, the RBI announced the pilot of The post India's RBI announces pilot launch of 'Digital Rupee' for 'specific use cases' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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India’s central bank starts digital rupee pilot

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will debut a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) targeting the wholesale segment, the bank announced on Monday. India is one of the countries with the highest number of cryptocurrency users, and while the government’s approach to crypto trading has been more unwelcoming, its been the opposite […] The post India’s central bank starts digital rupee pilot appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Reserve Bank of India to reportedly launch digital rupee pilot in November

Now debuting a wholesale CBDC, the RBI plans to launch the digital rupee for the retail segment within a month in select locations. дальше »

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India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1

The Reserve Bank of India will begin its wholesale e-rupee pilot project on Nov. 1 with a focus on settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities. дальше »

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Thailand Central Bank to Launch CBDC Pilot, But Still Not Keen on Crypto

The central bank of Thailand has announced that it is planning more time to research and develop its central bank digital currency (CBDC). The post Thailand Central Bank to Launch CBDC Pilot, But Still Not Keen on Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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