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Philippines Central Bank Eyes Bank-Mediated Non-Blockchain CBDC in Next Two Years
12.2.2024
Governor Eli Remolona of the Philippines Central Bank (BSP) has disclosed the central bank’s plans to introduce a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the coming years. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is optimistic about the ongoing growth of digital payment technologies...
Trump Calls CBDC a “Very Dangerous Thing,” Criticizes Artificial Intelligence
5.2.2024
Former president and leading Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump called the prospect of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) a “very dangerous thing” during a February 2 interview on Fox Business. Trump Doubles Down On Anti-CBDC Stance Fielding questions from Maria Bartiromo, Trump...
Project Mbridge Reaches Milestone: First Digital Dirham Cross-Border Settlement Goes Through
3.2.2024
The first cross-border digital dirham payment was completed by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the UAE, using the Mbridge platform, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) liquidity and interconnection tool. The settlement involved sending 50 million...
Reserve Bank of India Furthers CBDC Efforts: Report
2.2.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now exploring tech solution for privacy concerns of central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to an insider who is familiar with the government’s CBDC moves, India is making progress in CBDCs with caution. The unnamed source told CoinDesk that the central...
UAE and China Complete First $13.6M Cross-Border CBDC Transaction
2.2.2024
The United Arab Emirates and China have executed their first cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) transaction valued at $13.6 million using digital dirham and digital yuan. According to People.cn, the 50-million-dirham ($13.6 million) transaction occurred via the m-CBDC Bridge platform...
30 Banks Participating in Russia’s Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot
2.2.2024
The number of banks participating in Russia’s central bank digital currency pilot has increased to 30. Seventeen banks have signed an agreement with the Bank of Russia to participate in the digital ruble program. They will join 13 other banks, about 600 citizens, and 30 trading and service...
Russia Open to the Use of Crypto in Foreign Trade Says Central Bank Governor
1.2.2024
The Russian Central Bank is discussing the possible use of central bank digital currencies as a payment method in foreign trade, according to Elvira Nabiullina, the bank’s governor. Nabiullina stated that while Russia is opposed to the use of crypto payments in domestic transactions, the country...
Belarus Actively Developing CBDC Platform on Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain
31.1.2024
Belarus is at the forefront of financial innovation as it takes significant strides towards introducing its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital Belarusian ruble. In collaboration with the Center for Banking Technologies, the National Bank of Belarus is leveraging the open Hyperledger...
UAE Central Bank Completes First Cross-Border Digital Dirham Transfer Using mBridge CBDC Platform
30.1.2024
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a significant milestone by conducting its inaugural cross-border digital dirham transfer using the mBridge central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform on January 29. The transaction involved the transfer of 50 million digital dirhams...
Bank of Japan Holds First CBDC Meeting with Key Finance Officials
29.1.2024
Japan’s central bank and the Finance Ministry reportedly had their first meeting to discuss a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Friday. Local outlet NHK News reported that executives from relevant ministries and central bank directors discussed issues regarding a CBDC. The Ministry...
“A Calamity for Human Rights” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr to End CBDC Development if Elected President
29.1.2024
United States Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would lead to government control over personal finances and vowed to end all efforts towards its development. In a recent video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy highlighted his plans...
Atlantic Council: Belief That Dollar Does Not Need to Innovate Is a ‘Miscalculation’
29.1.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve is lagging behind its peers like the Bank of China in terms of the resources and manpower dedicated to developing a central bank digital currency. According to a blog post, the belief that the dollar does not need to innovate is a miscalculation. An expert argued that...
RFK Jr. and Donald Trump Both Vow to Stop the Fed From Issuing US Central Bank Digital Currency if Elected
29.1.2024
U.S. presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and Donald Trump have independently promised the American people to stop the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. if elected President. “I will protect Americans from government tyranny,” Trump said...
Bank of England, HM Treasury Respond to Digital Pound Consultation Amid Strong Public Interest
27.1.2024
Amidst public interest, the Bank of England and HM Treasury have addressed key concerns regarding the digital pound, reassuring the public of stringent legislative measures for privacy and control, alongside the maintenance of traditional cash. HM Treasury and Bank of England Respond to Public’s...
Britcoin: Is a Digital Pound Really on The Horizon?
25.1.2024
The UK Parliament and the Bank of England (BOE) continue to “um and ah” over whether a state-backed digital pound also known as “Britcoin” or a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is needed. On Wednesday, the UK’s Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury James Bowler, said a digital pound consultation...
BIS Unveils 2024 CBDC Plans, Project ‘Aurum’ Enters New Phase
24.1.2024
Source: BIS The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has unveiled that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) is entering a new phase this year. Dubbed ‘Aurum,’ the CBDC project will explore “the privacy of payments in retail CBDCs,” BIS noted. The announcement came Tuesday as a part of BIS’s...
Sri Lanka’s Stance on Crypto and the Launch of ‘Lanka Pay’ in 2024
22.1.2024
Sri Lanka has always been a country where cash is king and this remains the case despite the country planning to introduce its digital currency by the end of 2024. Once dubbed “the pearl of the Indian Ocean” — Sri Lanka is known for producing the finest tea, fresh coconuts,...
Congressman Tom Emmer Offers to Help Donald Trump Fight Central Bank Digital Currencies
22.1.2024
Congressman Tom Emmer has offered to help former U.S. President Donald Trump fight the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. “I agree with President Trump; CBDCs pose a serious threat to Americans’ right to financial privacy. I look forward to working with...
Donald Trump Promises to Block Digital Dollar Creation — Calls CBDC ‘Dangerous Threat to Freedom’
19.1.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to stop the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) if he is elected president of the United States. He explained that a digital dollar would give the federal government “absolute control over your money,” warning that...
United States Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Exclude CBDCs from the Definition of Money
17.1.2024
United States lawmakers have proposed bills in four states to block possible definitions of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as money. The bills were introduced in South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah as anti-CBDC legislators seek to prevent the use of CBDC tokens in those...