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Polygon's USD 450M Boost, Inflows in Bitcoin Grow, ETH Still Sees Outflows + More News
7.2.2022
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and MIT Release Central Bank Digital Currency Research and Open-Source Code
5.2.2022
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have jointly published the initial findings of their central bank digital currency (CBDC) research. They also published the open-source code for the CBDC project. Boston Fed and MIT Publish Initial Findings...
US lawmakers issue warnings about digital yuan as Winter Olympics kicks off
4.2.2022
"Do not accept any digital yuan," said Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer in a tweet aimed at Team USA athletes competing in China
Manchester United & Tezos, US Job Growth, Marathon Mined 816% More Bitcoin + More News
4.2.2022
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Fed and MIT's CBDC research: Distributed Ledger tech has ‘downsides’
4.2.2022
The researchers published results from “Project Hamilton,” which was first announced in 2020 to explore the use of existing and new tech to build and test a hypothetical CBDC platform
India’s Prime Minister Modi: Digital Rupee Will Strengthen Digital Economy, Revolutionize Fintech
3.2.2022
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, says an Indian central bank digital currency will strengthen the digital economy. The digital rupee will also revolutionize the fintech sector by creating new opportunities and lessening the burden of handling, printing, and the logistics of cash...
Laundering NFTs, Circling Crypto Ads, Cardano Gets Extra Space, Euro Inflation Heats Up + More News
2.2.2022
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Read More: Laundering NFTs, Circling Crypto Ads, Cardano Gets Extra Space, Euro Inflation Heats Up + More News
India Announces Upcoming Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency, Digital Rupee, to Be Issued by RBI
2.2.2022
The Indian government has announced the upcoming launch of the country’s central bank digital currency. The digital rupee will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the financial year 2022-23, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her budget speech. RBI’s...
Year of the Tiger May Be the Year of the Digital Yuan as China Celebrates with More CBDC Adoption
1.2.2022
For millions of Chinese people living in the “10+1” pilot cities trialing the digital yuan, the Year of the Tiger is off to a lucrative start, with companies on an adoption drive that is seeing them slash prices for digital CNY customers, give away tokens and more.
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MyCryptoMetaMask Ethereum Move, Solana Pay, Bitcoin Savings Plan + More News
1.2.2022
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Central Bank of Jordan reveals CBDC plans
1.2.2022
CBJ governor also predicted that cryptocurrency trading might eventually be permitted in Jordan once the appropriate legislation is in place
RBI to Introduce Digital Rupee (CBDC) Using Blockchain in Fy 2022-23
1.2.2022
Union Budget 2022 – While presenting the 2022 Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman made the most significant announcement – introducing the New Digital Currency, Digital Rupee, that will boost India’s digital economy, starting in 2022. Earlier today, in the Union Budget speech, Finance...
Central Bank of Jordan Exploring the Possibility of Launching a CBDC
1.2.2022
The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan recently said his institution is studying the possibility of launching a legal digital currency, one that will be linked with its national currency. He also suggested that cryptocurrency trading might eventually be allowed in Jordan once the necessary...
India to introduce 30% crypto tax, digital rupee CBDC by 2022-23
1.2.2022
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman believes the introduction of a CBDC will provide a “big boost” to India's digital economy
COVID restrictions stymie digital yuan rollout at Beijing Winter Olympics: Report
31.1.2022
Restricting the number of spectators at the major international sporting event will "likely further delay the mass adoption of the digital currency," according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Craig Singleton
Caribbean CBDC Remains Offline for More Than 2 Weeks Amid Technical Issues
31.1.2022
DCash, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) commissioned by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), has been offline for more than two weeks amid technical issues that continue to affect the platform.
“The DCash Team continues to resolve the technical issue that is impacting the ability...
Former BOJ official warns against use of digital yen in the financial sector
31.1.2022
Hiromi Yamaoka is currently heading a private forum of 74 companies that is planning to launch a private digital currency
‘All Winter Olympics Merchants Now Accept Digital Yuan,’ Say Chinese Banks
29.1.2022
The Chinese central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), is gearing up for what will be the biggest week yet for its digital yuan. And while the token remains officially in its pilot phase, it will be showcased to the world next week as the Winter Olympics begin. Domestic adoption plans will...
Chinese food delivery giant joins CBDC efforts
28.1.2022
The cumulative transactions in e-CNY have reached 87.57 billion yuan ($13.68 billion) until now
U.S. Congressman calls for ‘Broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy
25.1.2022
Representative McHenry is convinced that Congress should take crypto regulation away from executive agencies and courts