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Brazil’s central bank unveils phase 2 of its CBDC pilot
The Central Bank of Brazil has initiated the second phase of its central bank digital currency project, DREX, aiming to demonstrate trade finance as a new use case. In a press release on Nov. 19, Brazil’s central bank announced it… дальше »
2024-11-20 19:19
Central banks less likely to issue retail CBDCs in mid-term, BIS says
According to the results of the 2023 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies and crypto, only 12% of central banks are planning to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term. A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)… дальше »
2024-6-14 15:34
Bank of Japan Ends Eight-Year Negative Rates Regime; Bitcoin Slides to $62.7K
The BOJ hiked the benchmark borrowing cost by 10 basis points, abandoning the prolonged negative interest rate policy. дальше »
2024-3-19 14:30
BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security
From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider.
дальше »2023-11-30 21:30
Nigeria’s NITDA advocates AI integration in payments for global recognition
NITDA chief Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said it’s crucial to take proactive measures to harness AI benefits and mitigate threats.
дальше »2023-11-25 12:00
‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS
The answer again is regulation, although this time the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option.
дальше »2023-11-18 01:02
‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS report
The answer again is regulation, although this time, the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option.
дальше »2023-11-19 01:02
Australia’s central bank releases report highlighting CBDC use cases
The Australian Central Bank and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre have released a report on the use cases for CBDCs in the country дальше »
2023-8-24 22:51
Colombia’s central bank recommends limiting CBDC holdings and spending
Setting limits on CBDC transactions could be beneficial to issues related to user privacy and security, according to the central bank of Colombia. дальше »
2023-8-18 16:28
Nigeria to issue verifiable blockchain certificates for NYSC
This initiative aims to house all NYSC certificates on the blockchain, providing individuals with the means to easily verify and authenticate them. дальше »
2023-8-10 12:34
South Korea to pilot CBDC in one of these three cities, not Seoul
South Korea pushes forward with its CBDC pilot and targets three potential test regions for issuing and distributing the digital currency. дальше »
2023-8-1 12:50
Indian Supreme Court raps Union government on crypto rules delay: Report
The Supreme Court bench asked the union government to file a report on whether the latter is capable of setting up a federal agency to investigate crypto-related crimes. дальше »
2023-7-28 15:46
United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?
The use of physical currency for transactions is plummeting globally, so why is the U.K. so tentative with its own central bank digital currency? дальше »
2023-7-15 16:10
Colombia’s Central Bank Partners with Ripple to Explore Blockchain Use Cases
The Latin American country will conduct a pilot to test Ripple's technology for its high-value payments system. дальше »
2023-6-16 15:00
Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
Pakistan's government has hardened its stance against cryptocurrencies, with Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha saying they will “never be legalized in Pakistan.” дальше »
2023-5-19 20:25
Zimbabwe sells millions of gold-backed crypto tokens despite IMF warning
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s first gold-backed cryptocurrency sale has been a success.
дальше »2023-5-15 08:22
UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse brings some good and bad for crypto
Many in Switzerland have said that UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was necessary to avoid a calamitous banking crisis like that seen in 2008. дальше »
2023-3-28 16:54
Bitcoin must leverage $1T central bank liquidity to beat sellers — Research
BTC price action is all but guaranteed to benefit from extra central bank liquidity, but the journey higher is fraught with difficulty, says QCP Capital. дальше »
2023-2-23 19:21
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 »
2023-2-17 16:49
Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch
Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation. дальше »
2023-2-4 13:03
ChatGPT learns Bitcoin will end central banking and fiat currency
A Bitcoin mentor convinced ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, that Bitcoin would bring about the demise of fiat currency.
дальше »2023-1-26 16:25
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview. дальше »
2023-1-4 21:33
The impact of CBDCs on stablecoins with Bitget's Gracy Chen
While CBDCs will cater to local demands, cooperation between countries could facilitate and support the widespread adoption of readily-available stablecoins. дальше »
2022-12-7 17:01
El Salvador’s Bitcoin purchase information can’t be made public: Trustee
As a development bank for El Salvador, BANDESAL created a $150 million trust fund to guarantee the convertibility to dollars for citizens and merchants. дальше »
2022-11-1 11:45
Kazakhstan to build central bank digital currency on BNB Chain
Officials in Kazakhstan continue their close relationship with Binance, as the National Bank plans to integrate its CBDC on the BNB Chain. дальше »
2022-10-27 13:05
Nigerians’ passion for crypto is stopping short at the eNaira
With less than 0.5% adoption, the central bank of Nigeria is struggling to push its eNaira CBDC to its citizens.
дальше »2022-10-26 07:28
Is Bitcoin an inflation hedge? Why BTC hasn’t faired well with peak inflation
Bitcoin’s status as an inflation hedge has come under scrutiny in the current market, but experts point toward the exceptional market conditions. дальше »
2022-10-9 16:00
Singapore MAS examines crypto firms ahead of new regulations: Report
The MAS reportedly asked crypto firms about their owned tokens, top lending and borrowing counterparties, loans and top tokens staked via DeFi. дальше »
2022-8-26 12:34
Russia plans to roll out digital ruble across all banks in 2024
Bank of Russia started CBDC testing in 2022 and expects to implement an official banking rollout in the year of presidential elections in 2024. дальше »
2022-8-13 18:45
BIS to launch market intelligence platform amid stablecoin, DeFi collapse
BIS’s cryptocurrency market intelligence platform will be launched under the Eurosystem Centre initiative to provide vetted data about crypto projects. дальше »
2022-6-19 08:12
Russian Central Bank: Bitcoin, Crypto Payments For International Settlement Is “Possible”
The head of Russia’s central bank recently discussed that using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international settlement is a possibility. дальше »
2022-6-18 16:15
CBDC activity heats up, but few projects move beyond pilot stage
Does government-issued digital money pose an existential threat to cryptocurrencies? Probably not, but stablecoin usage could narrow. дальше »
2022-5-17 16:01
Central Bank Of Argentina Bans Banks From Offering Bitcoin, Crypto Services
The ban comes just a few days after Argentina’s largest private bank announced it would start offering bitcoin to clients. дальше »
2022-5-6 17:06
Cuban central bank makes it official: VASP licensing coming in May
The Gazette further determines that this decision will enter into force 20 days after its publication, which is May 16.
дальше »2022-4-27 12:20
Ukraine bans Bitcoin purchases with local currency amid martial law
Ukrainians are now allowed to buy Bitcoin only with foreign currency with a monthly cap of $3,300.
дальше »2022-4-23 12:09
Sweden’s central bank completes second phase of e-krona testing
The Swedish CBDC is now technically ready for integration with banks and payment service providers, according to a report from Riksbank. дальше »
2022-4-7 20:30
Jamaica’s central bank digital currency and the problems it hopes to solve
Jamaica’s new central bank digital currency, slated for launch early this year, aims to help address economic issues on the island nation. дальше »
2022-3-26 16:07
Ukraine’s largest savings bank halts Bitcoin buys with hryvnia — Report
Despite Ukraine progressing with crypto regulation, locals are reportedly unable to buy Bitcoin using their bank accounts at PrivatBank. дальше »
2022-3-19 12:58
Bank of Korea completes first phase of digital currency pilot
The second phase of the CBDC mock testing is expected to complete by June this year
дальше »2022-1-24 11:51
CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’
A new report from EY highlights the need for a policy change for banks to overcome business uncertainties regarding digital assets. дальше »
2022-1-18 12:19
Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to oversee stablecoin reserves
Hong Kong’s central bank is inviting global stablecoin operators to respond to its proposed rules.
дальше »2022-1-13 16:26
Thailand to define ‘red lines‘ for crypto in early 2022
“Cryptocurrencies cannot become a means of payment,” Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput stated.
дальше »2021-12-17 13:20
Kazakhstan to decide whether to launch CBDC by late 2022
One of the world’s biggest Bitcoin mining countries is still thinking about whether it needs a central bank digital currency.
дальше »2021-12-9 15:17
Russians transact $5B in crypto each year, Bank of Russia says
Though Russia has become a global leader in the crypto market, the Bank of Russia is still skeptical about Bitcoin.
дальше »2021-11-27 18:30
Russia to change laws for digital ruble, while central bank mulls 2022 prototype
Russian lawmakers will reportedly begin working on the legal adjustments needed to implement the digital ruble plan scheduled for early 2022. дальше »
2021-11-10 14:39
Nigerian president to unveil eNaira central bank digital currency
The Nigerian central bank digital currency was originally slated for launch earlier this month, but it has been delayed.
дальше »2021-10-26 13:58
French central bank pilots blockchain-based CBDC for debt market
Led by Belgian financial services firm Euroclear, the latest French CBDC trial involved a system by tech giant IBM.
дальше »2021-10-19 11:57
Japan will prioritize simplicity in CBDC design, says central bank executive
The Bank of Japan is keen to ensure seamless integration of its central bank digital currency with the existing payment architecture. дальше »
2021-10-15 13:10
Swiss think tank initiates vote to add Bitcoin in federal constitution
Successful or not, the vote will bring crypto education to people who are not yet Bitcoin-savvy, 2B4CH founder said.
дальше »2021-10-11 20:15
Brazil Stock Exchange wants to provide oracles for digital real
“We are looking at it and evaluating the best ways to interact and participate in this ecosystem,” a B3 executive said.
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