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AI Startup SenseTime Partners With Chinese Central Bank In Development Of Digital Yuan
The well known artificial intelligence (AI) firm SenseTime, valued at $7. 5 billion, has officially partnered with China's digital currency research institute, an offshoot of the Chinese Central Bank, to help in accelerating the creation of digital yuan. дальше »
2020-4-30 23:45
Will COVID-19 Accelerate the Demise of Cash? It Puts CBDC’s into Sharper Focus: BIS Head
The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has brought the whole world to a standstill and it has added to the misery of the financial institutions as well as governments to manage their deficits in these troubled times. дальше »
2020-4-25 17:23
Economist Survey Suggests Users Trust CBDC’s (54%) Twice As Much As Private Crypto’s (26%)
A recent survey conducted on crypto assets and investment by Crypto. com and The Economist saw participation from over 3,000 users. The survey shed some interesting light on how the general public perceives cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-4-22 21:28
Опрос: Люди больше доверяют регулируемым токенам, чем анонимным криптовалютам
Большинство участников опроса, проведенного The Economist и Crypto. com, заявили, что предпочли бы пользоваться регулируемыми цифровыми валютами (CBDC), а не анонимными монетами. Исследователи пришли к выводу, что основная масса людей все еще не готова к масштабному переходу на децентрализованные активы. дальше »
2020-4-20 10:08
US Congress Members Reintroduce ‘Digital Dollar’ in Automatic Boost to Communities Act
The U.S government has begun distributing the COVID-19 stimulus checks in a bid to boost the economy. In a new development in the Lower House, Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is looking to introduce a digital wallet in the new bill titled, ‘Automatic Boost to Communities Act (ABC)” to which the $2000 extended monthly payment will […] дальше »
2020-4-19 23:40
China Will Dry Run Its DCEP in May By Paying State Employees With The Digital Yuan
China’s national digital currency or ‘CBDC' or as they call it, “DC/EP” has been in development for 5 years now. And there has been plenty of speculation since the last quarter of 2019, that it will be released anytime soon. дальше »
2020-4-19 22:56
Agricultural Bank of China Rolls Out Test App for the Prospective Digital Currency, DC/EP
China’s Digital currency might be integrated with the country’s financial ecosystem sooner than expected despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This is after one of its state-owned banks – Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) – released an application that accommodates the prospective central bank currency, DC/EP. дальше »
2020-4-15 17:18
South Korean Central Bank to Roll Out Pilot Program to Test CBDC Through Dec 2021
On April 6, South Korea’s central bank has made the announcement that it started a pilot program for assessing the logistics of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). While the bank doesn’t plan to introduce a CBDC very soon, it still had created the pilot scheme to make sure that it’s prepared to do just […] дальше »
2020-4-7 19:01
China’s PBoC Places Central Bank Digital Currency Development As Top Priority
Reports have surfaced that China’s Central Bank has made strides towards realizing their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). In a virtual meeting by the People’s Bank (PBOC) top brass, whose focal point seems to be the discussion around the ongoing developments of China’s digital Yuan. дальше »
2020-4-6 17:22
Govt’s May Accelerate Digital Payment And CBDC Research Due to COVID-19: Bank of International Statements (BIS)
Bank of International Statements (BIS) recently released a research report on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic to the overall payment system. According to the research, the virus is causing fear and uncertainty as physical cash sees a dip in usage in favor of digital payments. дальше »
2020-4-5 16:28
France’s Central Bank Requests Proposals For CBDC ‘Experiments’ To Show Use Cases
The Banque de France made public on March 27 a request for digital currency experiment applications, in an attempt to understand the mechanisms and risks CBDCs pose in the eurozone. France comes upfront when it comes to the digital currencies debate, being the eurozone member with the highest profile as far as launching a CBDC […] дальше »
2020-3-30 23:08
French Central Bank Puts Out Call for Digital Currency Experiments
France's central bank is calling for digital currency proposals with an experiment that moves it to the front of Europe's CBDC debate. дальше »
2020-3-31 20:10
Former Trump Advisor Joins America’s Digital Dollar Move
The Digital Dollar Project today announced the addition of 22 advisors to help steer America’s latest crypto-based dollar initiative. Advisors include President Donald Trump’s former national security aide, Tim Morrison, among others. дальше »
2020-3-27 20:37
Hyperledger Fast Tracks Dev of Ethereum Based eThaler As US Central Bank Digital Dollar
eThaler Set To Create Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) At a planned meeting at Hyperledger, a blockchain consortium, it was decided to accelerate its efforts in the development of eThaler, an Ethereum based project aiming to create a CBDC. дальше »
2020-3-26 19:39
China Moves Closer to Issuing its Digital Currency in the Face of Coronavirus: Report
The People's Bank of China is getting nearer to releasing its digital currency, reports The Global Times. According to the latest report, China’s central bank in collaboration with private companies has completed the development of the basic function of the autonomous digital currency and is now drafting laws for its circulation. Many companies in the […] дальше »
2020-3-24 18:23
Alipay Patents Reveal More Details About China's Forthcoming CBDC
A series of patents published by Alipay give more details of how China’s CBDC will work
дальше »2020-3-25 15:42
IMF Weighs the Pros and Cons of a Central Bank Digital Currency
Tao Zhang, an IMF leader, details the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency, as well as a hybrid solution
дальше »2020-3-23 05:00
BoE Governor: A CBDC Would Need to Be ‘Very Carefully Designed’ to Overcome Challenges
The outgoing Bank of England (UK Central Bank) governor Mark Carney has reiterated his sentiments regarding a Central Bank Digital Currency. This was after the UK Central bank released a dossier touching on the CBDC that is supposed to store value and facilitate payments for both domestic and commercial transactions. The Outgoing Canadian is on […] дальше »
2020-3-13 22:19
CBDC’s Provide Greater Monetary Control But Face Risk of Becoming too Dominant: BoE Deputy Gov
The Bank of England's Deputy Governor of Financial Stability discussed Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. Delivering the speech was Sir Jon Cunliffe at the London School of Economics. дальше »
2020-3-4 19:30
BIS: центробанки не рассматривают применение CBDC для трансграничных платежей
Разрабатываемые центральными банками цифровые валюты не сосредоточены на трансграничных платежах, отметил Банк международных расчетов (BIS) в отчете. По данным BIS, на сегодня в мире есть как минимум 17 правительств, изучающих использование цифровых валют центральных банков (CBDC). дальше »
2020-3-4 19:44
Chinese Communist Party Exec Wants State Monopoly on Digital Currency
China Former Vice President of CIRC of the Party openly talks the strategic plan of CBDC and its ICO and crypto bans
дальше »2020-2-28 00:13
Bank of Canada Dismisses CBDC Interest; BoC is Developing A Prototype to Hedge Against Libra
Despite the reserved nature of Canadians, the country’s monetary authority has been keeping an openminded approach to researching the need for digital payments. The regulator has since identified two factors that might accelerate the launch of a Canadian CBDC. дальше »
2020-2-26 18:16
China’s CBDC Research Delayed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak; Will It Launch In 2020?
According to local media, Global Times, a reliable government resource has confirmed that the planned launch of its digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) will not launch in the first quarter of 2020 due to the spread of CoronaVirus. дальше »
2020-2-26 17:24
Bank of Canada Won’t Issue Its Own Crypto Unless Libra Succeeds: Deputy Governor
The Bank of Canada does not see the need to create a central bank digital currency unless a competitor – like Libra – starts dethroning the existing fiat. дальше »
2020-2-26 23:50
Is A Fed-Controlled Digital Dollar A ‘Win’ For the Public; Will it Pave Way For Faster Payments?
Central banks around the world are assessing the benefits of issuing a state-controlled digital currency after China announced that it is close to launching its digital yuan and Facebook launching Libra. дальше »
2020-2-26 22:35
BoE’s Chief: It Is ‘Absolutely Important’ To Consider Central Bank Digital Currencies
Sarah John, the chief cashier at the Bank of England, has stated that it is imperative that central banks in the world consider researching and supporting digital currencies before it is too late for them, Telegraph UK reports. дальше »
2020-2-25 20:33
Japan’s Finance Ministry, Financial Services Agency, and BoJ To Research A CBDC Launch
Japan is the latest country to show interest in developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as the central bank, finance ministry and financial authorities meet to discuss digital currencies. As one of the top countries in crypto and blockchain development and regulation, accelerated efforts are being placed to develop an official digital coin to […] дальше »
2020-2-25 19:04
Sweden’s Riksbank Launches Its Central Bank Digital Currency (e-Krona) Testing
Sweden is getting closer and closer to issuing its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), as it already started testing the e-krona. The pilot program for the new digital currency is supposed to last for a year and thus, to end in February 2021. дальше »
2020-2-21 23:03
Digital Dollar Discussion Is ‘Extremely Important’ Urges Pres. Trump’s Fed Nominee
Digitizing the dollar is a key factor in maintaining its appeal as a global currency, Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve, Judy Shelton, says. In a congressional hearing on Thursday, Fed nominee, Judy Shelton, said the Federal Reserve should be “compelled to think” about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) given the mileage the innovation […] дальше »
2020-2-14 18:21
Singapore AML Framework Can Attract Crypto Businesses, Not Chase It Away
Singapore continues its push for "an Electronic Payments Society" with the new regulatory framework — unlike 5AMDL, it is unlikely to hinder crypto businesses
дальше »2020-2-6 06:00
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: Jan. 26–Feb. 1 in Review
This week’s news from Japan includes Coincheck topping app download rankings, Japan’s central bank forecasting CBDC demand and more
дальше »2020-2-2 03:56
MIT Research Group Calls Crypto a Testing Ground for a Central Bank Digital Asset
The crypto space is a test tube of experimentation which may pave the way for a digital fiat asset, MIT’s crypto research group said
дальше »2020-1-24 23:35
The Unstoppable Trajectory: Stablecoins Are Evolving Traditional Finances
Neither fiat nor crypto, but a mixture of both: What are the stablecoins really for?
дальше »2020-1-23 05:00
Guide to WEF Davos 2020: Sustainability, Stablecoins and CBDCs
What will the WEF Davos 2020 mean for crypto? Check this guide to find out
дальше »2020-1-20 15:25
China Prepares for CBDC With Cryptography Law on Encryption Standards
China is continuing its blockchain-positive, anti-anonymity course with the new Cryptography Law — it requires private firms to reveal their encryption services and more
дальше »2020-1-11 06:00
МВФ рассказал о рисках и преимуществах цифровых валют Центробанков
Специалисты Международного валютного фонда (МВФ) рассказали о потенциале использования цифровых валют Центробанков (CBDC) и рисках применения нового финансового инструмента. Исследование было представлено в блоге организации. дальше »
2019-12-31 13:27
China Issuing Bonds on Blockchain Is a Sign of What’s to Come
No country has a stiffer policy on blockchain than China, so the country’s latest issuance of bonds on its decentralized system raises eyebrows
дальше »2019-12-24 06:30
‘Anonymity Vouchers’ Could Bring Limited Privacy to CBDCs: ECB Report
Europe's central bankers have developed an "anonymity voucher" to give prospective CBDC users limited privacy in their retail transactions. дальше »
2019-12-18 20:45
British Virgin Islands Announce US Dollar-Backed Digital Currency
The British Virgin Islands announced that crypto firm LifeLabs is developing a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin for the territory
дальше »2019-12-4 19:32
Google, Facebook Take on Banking Duties, Crypto Shrugged to the Side?
With major tech firms shifting their focus to finance, what does this mean for the future of crypto and the wider financial system?
дальше »2019-11-22 17:45
Ex-Fed Chair Greenspan: ‘No Point’ in Central Bank Digital Currencies
Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan has argued there’s “no point” for central banks to issue central bank digital currencies
дальше »2019-11-12 12:26
Ethereum Co-Founder: Hopefully We Can Interoperate With China’s Crypto
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin hopes that China’s digital currency will be open and allow for interoperability with crypto
дальше »2019-11-10 13:36
European Union Drafts Law Suggesting Consideration of Eurocoin
An EU draft law considers issuing a digital currency and banning high-risk crypto projects in the union
дальше »2019-11-6 19:52
IBM Expects a Central Bank to Issue Digital Currency Within 5 Years
73% of leading global banks state CBDC should be available “under all circumstances” in a new study by IBM and OMFIF
дальше »2019-10-30 16:31
Central Banks should get involved with digital currencies: PIIE’s Adam Posen
Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs have been a hotly debated topic over the past few months. After Bank of China announced that its issued central currency was ready for launch, major financial institutions around the world have started discussing the issuance of their own virtual assets. дальше »
2019-10-19 21:30
China’s Digital Fiat Wants to Compete With Bitcoin – But It’s Not a Crypto
China may be about to launch a fiat digital currency, but in all likelihood, it will only resemble a cryptocurrency on the surface. дальше »
2019-8-16 17:40
Central Bank of Bahamas to Launch a CBDC by 2020
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) is set to move one step closer toward a nation-wide digital payment structure as it looks to ink a business partnership with transaction provider NZIA. io on May 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-30 13:00
IMF Spring Meetings: Digital Money Is Imminent, But No Decentralization in Sight
Governors of central banks and IMF experts remain suspicious of open blockchains
дальше »2019-4-23 18:13
Центральные банки изучают возможность замены наличных денег на криптовалюту
Центральные банки рассматривают создание криптовалют, которые можно будет легко обменивать на соответствующие внутренние бумажные валюты их страны. В случае с американской CBDC, это будет доллар США, а в России это будет «Крипторубль». дальше »
2019-4-7 10:23
Will Bitcoin Shine? After Ponzi Jab, BIS Boss Says CBDC Destabilizing
Bitcoin price under pressure Carstens of BIS against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) Volumes low and drop below or above Mar 21 high-lows must exceed 13k According to BIS’s Carstens, central banks shifting to CBDCs will destabilize the economy. дальше »