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The Bank for International Settlements appeared to contradict its own prior statements in a new digital payments report.
2020-6-25 15:00 | |
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The Bank of Korea has set up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points for a future CBDC issuance.
2020-6-15 15:17 | |
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Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is looking to develop a digital mortgage on Masterchain, a government-backed blockchain project. Leveraging Blockchain for Mortgage Issuance According to a report by a local news outlet, Ria, on Thursday (May 28, 2020), Olga Skoronogatova, Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor, revealed the plan of the central bankRead MoreRead More.
2020-5-29 07:00 | |
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Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.
2020-5-28 16:32 | |
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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.
2020-5-27 23:00 | |
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Singapore-based DBS bank has joined blockchain-powered trade finance network Contour for increased digitization of global trade processes including the creation, exchange, approval, and issuance of letters of credit (LCs).
2020-5-12 15:00 | |
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Analysts from the U.K.'s central bank said private currencies could work alongside any future CBDC initiative if they offered real utility.
2020-4-8 19:22 | |
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China has reportedly made significant progress with the basic functions of its proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) based on patent filings submitted by Chinese fintech giant Alipay. Beijing Inching Closer to CBDC Issuance According to the Global Times, Alipay filed five patents related to its work on China’s planned CBDC between January 21 andRead MoreRead More.
2020-3-24 22:00 | |
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The new version of the bill on digital financial assets contains a ban on the issuance and legal use of cryptocurrencies in Russian jurisdiction. The head of the legal department of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Alexey Guznov, shared information on a bill being prepared in the government, the adoption of which will […]
2020-3-17 20:08 | |
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The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.
2020-3-17 17:00 | |
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The English central bank has outlined its plans for a CBDC, confirming their intent to act on monetary innovation. According to the research paper, the digital currency will run in tandem with the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system with intermediaries in charge of issuance to the public, March 13, 2020.
2020-3-13 14:00 | |
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The Bank of England [BoE] has officially released a discussion paper on the issuance of a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. With this, the U.K becomes one of the first countries in the world to haThe post Bank of England releases discussion paper outlining 'platform' model of CBDC appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-3-12 21:00 | |
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There is no denying that 2019 was the year of enterprise blockchain adoption. Nations like China, the UAE, and many others have declared support for blockchain. There were also talks about the issuance of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).
2020-3-10 19:54 | |
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Sarah John, chief cashier of the Bank of England (BoE) says governments should seriously consider creating central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a countermeasure to private crypto projects. Central Banks Need to Dominate Digital Currency Space Speaking to the Telegraph, John highlighted the need for central banks to consider CBDC as a viable option.
2020-2-25 20:00 | |
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Facebook's Libra sparked a heated conversation on stablecoins and central bank digital currency [CBDC] issuance across the globe and as a result, several central banks have jumped into the conversatioThe post Bank of England exec highlights need to consider digital currencies as options appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-25 18:25 | |
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The Bank of Korea (BOK), the central bank of South Korea, is working on a proof-of-concept (POC) for a blockchain-based bonds issuance system for the region’s bond market, according to a report by Yonhap Infomax on February 18, 2020.
2020-2-20 12:00 | |
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Reports of more than 80 digital payments-related patents filed by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is offering concrete proof of the country’s moves to launch a CBDC. China Serious About CBDC Issuance According to the Financial Times, China’s central bank has filed 84 patents relating to its plans to launch a digital currency electronic payments DCEP system.
2020-2-13 22:30 | |
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Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs are not taken lightly anymore by government institutions across the world. After China's vocal support for a state-controlled digital asset, agencies around thThe post European Central Bank's CBDC issuance may depend on two key options appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-12 16:30 | |
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Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority [BaFin] reportedly received over 40 expressions of interest from banks for the issuance of a cryptocurrency custody services license. The report stateThe post Over 40 German bank express interest in crypto custody appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-10 22:00 | |
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The Bank of Japan to meet with other central banks to discuss the potential issuance of central bank digital currencies
2020-2-8 22:45 | |
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Central Bank Digital Currencies have taken the world by storm; the landscape of cryptocurrencies has evolved to an extent where central banks of various countries are now analyzing and researching wayThe post How secure are CBDCs? From security to policy, here are the risks associated with CBDC issuance appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-24 11:00 | |
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The former head of payments and settlements at the Bank of Japan says Facebook’s Libra spurred institutions to look seriously into digital currency issuance
2020-1-22 12:48 | |
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With the ongoing conversation surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is examining its potential role in future sovereign digital currency issuances.
2019-12-30 15:30 | |
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Christine Lagarde is the president of the European Central Bank, and she’s recently made it clear how highly she holds stablecoins. In a recent tweet, she urged the bank to take note of the substantial demand for stablecoins in the world, adding that the institution needs to “be ahead of the curve,” regarding the issuance […]
2019-12-13 01:46 | |
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One of China’s largest banks has just issued a 20B yuan bond using its blockchain bond issuance system. It is the first time this system has been put to use. A leading bank in China has just used its blockchain bond issuing system for the first time.
2019-12-9 19:37 | |
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A crypto and blockchain think tank in Kenya is advising authorities to focus on ensuring cryptocurrency adoption in the country, reports CGTN Africa, July 25, 2019. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much progress regarding the issuance of standardized regulations for digital assets in Kenya but the central bank says the Facebook Libra project poses a systemicRead MoreRead More.
2019-7-26 01:00 | |
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Brazilian Development Bank elected interim president. What does it mean for the crypto development of the country?
2019-6-25 21:30 | |
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The Belgian company Euroclear has announced the development of a blockchain project for the issuance of European Commercial Paper (ECP). The proposed solution is a collaboration between the European Investment Bank (EIB), Euroclear, Banco Santander, and EY.
2019-6-20 11:00 | |
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After a report suggested that several government departments had backed a complete ban on the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types of cryptocurrency" in India, the RBI issued a statement claiming to have had no involvement in the proposed law.
2019-6-7 19:32 | |
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More and more companies are using the blockchain technology in order to make their processes more efficient. The Shinhan Bank, one of the oldest South Korean financial institutions, is no exception to this trend.
2019-5-28 20:41 | |
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Shinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, is using blockchain technology to speed up the approval process for loan products.
2019-5-28 13:00 | |
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The World Bank says its new debt instrument "bond-i" is the first bond to have both issuance and trading recorded on a blockchain.
2019-5-16 12:15 | |
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Security tokens are coming to Bitcoin, courtesy of Blockstream. The Bitcoin and blockchain technology company announced on May 15, 2019, the final day of the Consensus 2019 conference, that Liquid Securities, a platform for issuing and managing security tokens on its Liquid sidechain, is ready to go live.
2019-5-16 19:14 | |
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Since the whittling away of the power and stability of the gold standard in, depending on where you're from (1925 in the UK to 1971 if you're in the USA) and its replacement with a system of tethered trust in the government responsible for the issuance of the currency (Bank of England – UK and […]
2019-4-27 05:57 | |
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French financial titan Societe Generale, a multi-national investment bank and financial services company, has just announced the issuance of covered bonds on the Ethereum blockchain. The company, whose annual revenues approach €24 billion, is to release 100 million EUR in bonds issued as a security token offering (STO) registered through Ethereum.
2019-4-25 23:26 | |
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By CCN. com: The blockchain bug seems to have bitten French banking giant Societe Generale to a point of no return. A little over a year ago, the third largest bank in France by assets unveiled a blockchain-based trade finance platform for all its corporate clients, the we.
2019-4-24 15:14 | |
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Andrei Poliakov is the CEO and co-founder of Coinberry, one of Canada’s premier digital currency platforms. His company is the first in Canada to partner with a government municipality.
2019-4-23 17:42 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC], the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has grabbed the attention of Afghanistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan, as the countries march towards becoming the first to ever launch a state-issued Bitcoin bond.
2019-4-18 20:30 | |
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It would seem that Agustin Carstens is still not a fan of cryptocurrencies as he stated during a March 22, 2019 speech at the Central Bank of Ireland that the issuance of central bank-backed tokens could destabilize the economy.
2019-3-26 12:00 | |
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Agustin Carstens, general manager at the Bank for International Settlements, gave a warning against the issuance of central bank digital currencies during a speech
2019-3-24 19:41 | |
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Andreas Antonopoulos, a Bitcoin (BTC) proponent and the author of Mastering Bitcoin, talked during a Q&A video about state-sponsored digital currencies. During the last years, there have been several analyses performed by financial institutions such as central banks regarding the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
2019-3-1 19:37 | |
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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been analyzed by several banking institutions around the world, specifically by several central banks in different countries. However, they are different than virtual currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC).
2019-2-17 14:42 | |
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October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency.
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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Banks all over the world are interested in creating cryptos. Now, the central bank of Egypt has decided to start tests for the creation of an electronic version of the Egyptian pound. The story was originally reported by the local media outlet Amwal Al Ghad on December 16. The sub-governor of the Central Bank of […]
2018-12-17 19:56 | |
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We’re excited to announce that Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN) is now supported for US Dollar Coin (USDC) issuance and redemption. SEN delivers real-time USD settlement and is used daily by leading crypto exchanges and traders.
2018-12-15 18:59 | |
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There have been discussions, since 2014, concerning central banks and the issuance of digital payment vehicles. The formal term, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are at the center of most of the discussions, which the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are heading. There has also been growth in the […]
2018-12-9 13:08 | |
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On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Fresh on the market, the industry’s newest batch of stablecoins is having trouble striking a price balance. Amidst news of listings on Huobi and OKEx, two of the industry’s largest exchanges, TrueUSD (TUSD), Gemini USD (GUSD), the Paxos Standard (PAX) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) have all risen well above their pegs.
2018-10-17 01:17 | |
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have weighed in on sovereign considerations and global implications of blockchain and other financial services technologies.
2018-10-15 19:01 | |
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Stability. The word seems to be at complete odds with the current nature of the crypto market. With its flagship coin having “died” on hundreds of occasions, volatility and meteoric price swings have come to define cryptocurrencies, as price stability, ever-elusive, is in short supply.
2018-10-3 19:05 | |
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