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ECB’s President ‘Hunch’ is EU Might Push Forward with CBDC Plans; Decision to be made in January, 2021

European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, said on Thursday that the EU would make its decision on whether to pursue a digital euro in January 2021. This comes as more jurisdictions pay closer attention to Central Bank Digital Currencies, given the accelerated paradigm shift to virtual payment networks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. дальше »

2020-11-14 23:32


Bitcoin Mining Pool Stirs Controversy by Promoting Censoring BTC Transactions

Blockchain analyst firm, BlockSeer has launched a private mining pool, currently, in beta, that will censor certain Bitcoin transactions. Given that the Bitcoin community emphasizes censorship-resistance, an essential feature of cryptocurrency that makes it differentiating from the central bank digital currencies, it’s pretty obvious that the company would come under fire for its move. дальше »

2020-11-14 22:33


The Federal Reserve & European Central Bank Are ‘Committed’ to CBDC But ‘Not Racing to be First’

Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, reaffirmed this week that he is committed to evaluating the costs and benefits of the digital dollar. “Here at the Fed and in the US, we are committed to thoughtfully and carefully evaluating the potential costs and benefits of a central bank digital currency,” said Powell during his […] The post The Federal Reserve & European Central Bank Are 'Committed' to CBDC But 'Not Racing to be First' first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

2020-11-14 21:07


Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector

According to the country's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, Lebanon is set to debut its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2021. Bloomberg, which reported on this development, cited a Lebanese state-run News Agency, noting that the Mediterranean island plans to make the paradigm shift due to transitioning to cashless networks and restoring confidence […] The post Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

2020-11-12 22:35


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Lebanon’s Central Bank To Issue Digital Currency In 2021 In Light Of Economic And Monetary Fallout

Banque Du Liban, the central bank of Lebanon is set to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2021. According to a report by a state-run news publication on Tuesday, the central bank’s governor, Riad Salameh, indicated that the digital currency project is part of a move aimed at restoring confidence in the crumbling […] дальше »

2020-11-11 14:45


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UK Authorities Get Serious with Stablecoins, Set to Unveil Regulatory Framework 

The government of the United Kingdom is making active plans to transform the nation’s financial ecosystem and ultimately make the region a hotbed for innovative businesses. The government says it plans to formulate amenable regulations for stablecoin initiatives and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to a statement November 9, 2020. дальше »

2020-11-11 22:00


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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. дальше »

2020-11-10 00:00


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Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9%

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic says starting in January 2021, financial institutions will be able to increase the fees or commission they levy for services rendered. In its November 5 update, which effectively ends the February 19 freeze on any fee hikes, the central bank says such increases should not exceed 9% each […] The post Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9% appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2020-11-8 13:15


Central bank governors agree COVID-19 has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs

COVID-19 pandemic has, among other things, severely affected global markets and with regard to the pandemic’s consequences, several representatives convened at an online meeting of Central Bank GoveThe post Central bank governors agree COVID-19 has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2020-11-7 22:30


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Australia’s Reserve Bank, ConsenSys, Others Launch CBDC Proof of Concept

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has joined forces with other financial institutions and ConsenSys Software to launch a research project on wholesale central bank digital currency. The initiative aims to find out the use cases, benefits, as well as implications of the wholesale form of CBDCs, according to a press release on November 2, 2020. дальше »

2020-11-3 00:00