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Bank Messaging Firm SWIFT Leans Toward Blockchain Integration Over Unifying Tokenization After Experiments – Here's the Latest
31.8.2023
Bank messaging network SWIFT has said that blockchain interoperability is a better approach in the short term to financial solutions than uniting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and other assets into a single ledger.
In a recent release, “Connecting blockchains: Overcoming fragmentation...
Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law
30.8.2023
The center-right lawmaker previously negotiated the landmark MiCA crypto law for the European Parliament
Transport Operators in Jamaica Interested in Adopting CBDC Payments
30.8.2023
Transport operators in Jamaica have expressed interest in using the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC) for payments.
Aldo Antonio, co-founder and acting executive chairman of the National Transporters Alliance Group (NTAG), has been actively promoting the adoption of Jam-Dex within...
Jamaican taxi drivers bullish on accepting Jam-Dex CBDC
30.8.2023
Jam-Dex would be significantly transformative for the public transportation sector and needs to be embraced, believes Aldo Antonio, co-founder and acting executive chairman of the National Transporters Alliance Group
Russian Banks to Quiz Central Bank on Digital Ruble Pilot Next Month
30.8.2023
Russian banks will have the opportunity to question the Central Bank on its digital ruble pilot next month.
The Central Bank is facing a backlash from some sections of the banking industry after beginning “real-world” transactions with its CBDC earlier this month.
The megabanks Sberbank...
Governments See CBDCs Making Their Countries ‘More Economically and Financially Efficient’ — Venom Foundation CEO
29.8.2023
According to Louis Tsu, the CEO of Venom Foundation, governments that are seeking to introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are not being driven by the fear that privately issued digital currencies may soon become the preferred method for cross-border and micropayments. Instead, some...
Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs
28.8.2023
Reliance Industries Ltd. is entering the world of blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), its Chairman and Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, announced on Monday
Digital Ruble Scammers ‘Target Russians in Multiple Regions’
28.8.2023
Digital ruble scammers have reportedly struck in multiple Russian regions, with fraudsters apparently hoping to dupe citizens who do not yet fully understand how the CBDC works.
Media outlets around the country say that scammers are sending citizens emails that use commercial and Central Bank...
Only 2 % of Russians Ready to Keep All Their Savings in Digital Ruble: Poll
27.8.2023
While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning people away from the government-issued digital currency....
Only 17% of Russians would agree to store more than $200 in CBDC
25.8.2023
The most common hindrances cited include insufficient information about the technology (22%) and concerns about cybertheft and system failures (21%)
South Korean Central Bank Set to Unveil CBDC ‘Blueprint’ Next Month
25.8.2023
The South Korean central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is set to showcase a “blueprint” for its CBDC in September as the nation looks to speed up the progress of its digital KRW.
Per Fn News and the Byline Network, the BOK has “successfully completed” a CBDC interoperability-focused pilot...
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23.8.2023
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Citi Bank Report: Most Global Security Firms Back CBDCs For Faster Payments
23.8.2023
A new research conducted by banking giant, Citi, shows that most financial institutions are leaning toward adopting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) for faster global payments.
In its latest edition of the Securities Services Evolution, the bank surveyed 12 financial market infrastructures...
CBDCs seen offering faster settlements by 87% global securities firms: Citi survey
23.8.2023
The year-on-year growing support for digital cash is supported by ongoing domestic pilots and cross-border initiatives taken up by various jurisdictions, CitiBank's survery found
Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says
23.8.2023
Australia will not be making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for some years due to several unresolved issues
Russian Banks MTS, PSB Say Customers Are Now Using Digital Ruble
23.8.2023
The Russian banks MTS and PSB have begun testing the digital ruble, with “entrepreneurs” using the CBDC to pay for “services.”
The nation’s Central Bank has fast-tracked its CBDC project in recent weeks, and is eyeing a 2025-2027 national rollout.
The banks, along with the likes of VTB Bank,...
Australian CBDC could be useful for payments, tokenization, says RBA
23.8.2023
The RBA has wrapped up its CBDC pilot program and outlined four key areas that could be improved by the introduction of central bank-issued digital currency
Central Bank of Brazil Rebrands CBDC to ‘Drex,’ Launch Expected by 2024
22.8.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a press release revealing details about “drex,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) formerly known as the digital real. The bank explained the need for a rebranding and detailed how it might revolutionize transactions with digital...
Mastercard Launches CBDC Partner Program
22.8.2023
Mastercard, the credit behemoth, announced the launch of a new program to widen its understanding of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its possible applications. The CBDC Partner Program will be integrated by Ripple, Consensys, Fluency, Idemia, Consult Hyperion, Giesecke+Devrient,...
Russian Central Bank: Digital Rubles Will Be Classified as ‘Highly Valuable Liquid Assets’
22.8.2023
The Russian Central Bank says it plans to begin classifying the digital ruble, the nation’s CBDC, as a “high-quality liquid asset” (HQLA), and will likely eventually oblige banks in the country to follow suit.
Central banks typically classify assets such as fiat cash, central bank reserves,...