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Bank of England Plans Experiments with DLT and Wholesale CBDCs
30.7.2024
The Bank of England (BoE) is taking a proactive stance related to cryptocurrency, money, and payments. In a recently released discussion paper, the central bank outlined its plans to conduct a series of experiments with distributed ledger technology (DLT) and wholesale central bank digital...
Are CBDCs & Govt. UBI Schemes a Threat to Economic Freedom?
29.7.2024
Dr. Peter Stonge, a well-renowned professor on X who educates the masses on economics and freedom, recently made a video on the acceptance of blockchain technology and CBDCs in Thailand, along with the corruption in the Thai government whose traces can be observed in other countries as well. ...
Bitcoin Investors Won’t Sell BTC Even if Price Drops to $3K, Peter Schiff’s Poll Shows
27.7.2024
Gold advocate Peter Schiff has conducted two polls regarding bitcoin’s value and investors’ actions if the crypto’s price falls significantly. Despite his consistent criticism of bitcoin, the majority of respondents expressed strong commitment to holding their BTC even if...
Russian Senate Leader Predicts Use of CBDCs in BRICS Payment System
14.7.2024
Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, talked about the role of national digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, in increasing the use of national currencies in BRICS trade. Matvienko stated that a hypothetical BRICS bridge, a joint payment system, would leverage...
China and Kazakhstan Sign CBDC Collaboration Agreement
13.7.2024
The People’s Bank of China and the National Bank of Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This collaboration agreement, formalized during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan, aims to enhance CBDC research through joint...
Ignoring quantum threats in CBDC design is reckless
12.7.2024
The real threat of a CBDC lies in quantum computing vulnerabilities. Developing a quantum-resistant design should be a priority for the United States
Ignoring quantum threats in CBDC design is reckless
12.7.2024
The real threat of a CBDC lies in quantum computing vulnerabilities. Developing a quantum-resistant design should be a priority for the United States
Bahamians didn't want CBDCs — So now they're being forced to use them
11.7.2024
Regulators in the Bahamas are sick of their citizens' reluctance to adopt a CBDC, so they're forcing commercial banks to get on board
Taiwanese Central Bank to Test CBDC, Not Race to It
8.7.2024
Taiwanese Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that the development of digital currency (CBDC) is not an international competition, and being the first to launch does not guarantee success. He disclosed that the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will conduct three scenario tests...
'Privacy-minded' CBDCs are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
25.6.2024
CBDC developers have made little progress in developing products capable of "preserving privacy," and government is not complaining
Swiss National Bank and SDX Delve Deeper Into CBDCs, Tokenized Securities
20.6.2024
The next two-year phase of Project Helvetia will see other financial institutions and types of transactions join the party
IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
20.6.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating...
IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency
19.6.2024
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may not be essential to achieving intended policy goals, instead addressing underlying constraints and improving other digital payment systems may be a more practical alternative, a survey of 19 central banks in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) region...
BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency
15.6.2024
The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors...
More Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Survey Finds
14.6.2024
There's a greater chance of a wholesale CBDC being issued within six years than a retail one, according to the report
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
CBDCs' threat to freedom put under the microscope at Oslo conference
11.6.2024
Attendees of the 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum were united in addressing the threat that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) pose to freedom around the globe
U.S. Crypto Regulations Are Moving Against a CBDC and Non-Compliant Stablecoins Like Tether: JPMorgan
6.6.2024
Out of four recent crypto regulatory initiatives, the stablecoin bill has the highest chance of being passed before the U.S. presidential election, the report said
BIS Plans Instant Cross-Border Payments Using Wholesale CBDC Settlement
4.6.2024
In a move to improve traditional cross-border payments, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the launch of Project Rialto. This project aims to enhance instant cross-border payments by integrating a modular foreign exchange (FX) component with settlement in wholesale central...
China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
3.6.2024
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect...