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The Impact of CBDCs on the Crypto Ecosystem: An Exclusive Guide
31.8.2024
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are rapidly emerging as a transformative force within the financial world. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are […]
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BIS inaugurates Toronto Innovation Centre with Bank of Canada
14.6.2024
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that as finance evolves, the industry must innovate and apply new skills, allowing Canadians to benefit from advancements
UK Regulatory Framework Will Embrace Coexistence of Stablecoins and CBDCs, Aligned with EU Standards
6.3.2024
The United Kingdom is set to embrace the coexistence of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in its regulatory framework. This move signifies a strategic alignment with the EU's regulatory framework and will position the UK as a progressive player in the evolving landscape...
Trump Reiterates Anti-CBDC Stance, Credits Vivek Ramaswamy for Policy Guidance
23.1.2024
The Republican frontrunner credited former candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for the policy
Trump’s Promise: “I Will Never Allow The Creation Of A CBDC”
18.1.2024
Former US President Donald Trump has been dismissive about the value of cryptos and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the past. The 2024 Republican frontrunner has once again promised against the creation of a CBDC “to protect Americans from government tyranny.” Speaking in Portsmouth,...
Ripple Releases Framework on the Future of CBDCs Highlights Benefits and Challenges
15.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Blockchain payment firm Ripple has rolled out a whitepaper on the state of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), their utility in cross-border payments as well as challenges towards adoption in several jurisdictions. The framework published on Dec 14 explains...
Russian President Putin: Western Financial System Dying, Major Western Banks Will Be Deprived of Their Monopoly
10.12.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Western financial system is “clearly becoming obsolete.” Furthermore, he said solutions involving blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “will pave the way for revolutionary shifts that will deprive the major...
Central Bank of Italy and South Korea Strike CBDC Partnership on IT and Payment Systems
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The Central Bank of Italy and South Korea have announced a partnership to collaborate on key areas like payment systems and IT in the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). A Dec 5 press release by La Banca d’Italia disclosed the agreement which would see both...
Digital Euro Debate Heats Up: Experts Divided on Central Bank Digital Currency
29.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / Hans After a two-hour hearing regarding the potential issuance of a digital euro, expert testimony has done little to settle the continent’s legislative debate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Members of the European Parliament invited four expert witnesses to a hearing...
Singapore Central Bank Chief Sees No Future for Private Cryptocurrencies
28.11.2023
Source: PIxabay Singapore’s central bank’s managing director, Ravi Menon, emphasized that private cryptocurrencies falling short of fundamental financial service tests will eventually fade from the monetary scene. Menon outlined his vision for the future monetary system, highlighting three...
Eurasian Economic Union Minister: CBDCs Will Pave the Way for the Launch of a Digital Reserve Currency
27.11.2023
Sergei Glazyev, minister of integration and macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), has noted the advancements the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could ostensibly bring to the trading dynamics of the region. According to Glazyev, the launch of several digital...
BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens Touts Tokenization as Part of the Future Financial System
25.11.2023
Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has discussed tokenization’s significance in modernizing the current siloed financial system. Carstens stated that only through tokenization can the world move to a more interconnected and programmable...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Falls Below $36,500 – Where is the Next Support Level?
18.11.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a slight retreat, now trading at $36,410, marking a 0.25% decrease on Saturday. This latest fluctuation comes amid significant developments in the crypto space. The IMF chief’s encouragement for the adoption...
IMF Chief Says Central Bank Digital Currencies Can Replace Cash — Urges Public Sector to Prepare for CBDC Deployment
18.11.2023
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can replace cash. She has urged the public sector to “keep preparing to deploy CBDCs and related payment platforms,” emphasizing that these platforms “should...
Bank of America: CBDC Adoption Grows Globally, but Digital Dollar Not Imminent
15.11.2023
Source: iStock/E_Y_E The United States is working on a digital dollar but is unlikely to actually launch one anytime soon, according to Bank of America. In a Monday report, analysts led by Alkesh Shah said that central banks for 67% of countries are exploring central bank digital currencies...
IMF Director Urges Institutions to Look Toward CBDCs, Highlights Cross-border Utility
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Kristina Blokhin The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has publicly praised the deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by more countries. Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival, on the theme “Financial Inclusion...
BIS Chief Touts Benefits of CBDCs, Says Crypto Reveals ‘Poorly Designed and Poorly Supervised Financial Systems’
8.11.2023
In a Wednesday speech in Basel, Switzerland, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) chief Agustín Carstens argued that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will “sit at the core of the future financial system,” bringing innovation and meeting public expectations. While Challenges Remain,...
Visa Successfully Concludes CBDC Pilot Program in Hong Kong with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank
2.11.2023
Visa, a global leader in payments technology, has announced the successful completion of a pilot test of tokenized deposits using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). On November 1, Visa announced that it had completed the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s CBDC pilot program with leading...
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Venture into SWIFT Alternative for CBDCs
27.10.2023
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered’s venture arm SC Ventures are exploring a solution that aims to enable seamless communication between blockchain-based transactions, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The two banks are actively testing the concept using...
Join the Economic Freedom Nexus — No BS Crypto News in the Context of Permissionless Exchange
23.10.2023
We all know central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are the furthest thing there is from actual cryptocurrency. That “financial inclusion” usually just means more laws preventing poor people from free exchange and survival in broken, state-run fiat madhouses. The Economic Freedom...