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Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital counterparts of traditional fiat currencies overseen by central banks. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, CBDCs have a stable value, mirroring their nation’s currency, backed by monetary policies and regulations.
For the latest in CBDC news, this section provides real-time updates. Here, uncover insights on CBDCs pilots across the world and their results. Delve into CBDC news today exploring debates on CBDCs as potential state control tools or monetary innovations. Stay ahead with CBDC’s latest news as nations like China expand digital yuan use, and the IMF seeks global CBDC unification. For comprehensive news CBDC coverage, this is your hub.
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Thailand has unveiled the rollout date for its long-delayed cash handout to boost the economy and tackle high household debt. Thailand has announced the rollout date for its digital currency giveaway aimed at revitalizing economic activity and addressing the nation’s…
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Soramitsu Labs, a blockchain developer, intends to conduct a digital currency pilot in Papua New Guinea aimed at improving financial inclusion and security through economic digitization. Japan-based blockchain firm Soramitsu Labs is gearing up to initiate a proof-of-concept experiment for…
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A Japanese fintech developer will create a blockchain-based bond market gateway for Palau, aiming to launch a trial in 2024 and a full roll-out the following year. Japanese fintech developer Soramitsu, best known for developing a central bank digital currency…
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China and Kazakhstan have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) research.
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis reiterated her Bitcoin agenda on Friday and derided the merits of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. In a recent interview with Fox Business on Friday, July 13, Lummis…
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Former President Donald Trump’s support for crypto is swaying some Republican voters as he campaigns for a return to the White House. According to a poll conducted by Echelon Insights and sponsored by crypto investment firm Paradigm, 13% of likely…
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The Bank of Israel made it clear that it’s in no hurry to launch its digital shekel, opting to wait and observe the developments of the digital euro first. Israel‘s central bank is waiting for Europe’s central bank “to pull…
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From the Bahamas to Nigeria, China to Jamaica, a common theme unites countries that have rolled out their own CBDC: very few people actually use them. Around the world, major economies are in an urgent race to launch their very…
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) just adopted a platform that plans to boost crypto mining and oppose the creation of a CBDC. The Republican National Committee, led by Michael Whatley and Donald Trump’s daughter in law Lara Trump has officially…
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Taiwan's central bank has clarified that it lacks a specific timetable for introducing a digital currency, or CBDC.
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The Bahamas’ central bank has indicated its intention to force all local banks to accept the country’s digital currency as its popularity slides. The Central Bank of The Bahamas plans to mandate all local banks to adopt the country’s central…
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India’s digital currency, known as the e-rupee, is experiencing a sharp decline in activity after local banks ceased artificially inflating its metrics. India‘s central bank digital currency (CBDC) appears to be losing momentum, dropping sharply to a fraction of its…
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The co-author of Biden’s executive order on crypto Carole House has rejoined the White House as Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy. Carole House, a former director of cybersecurity and secure digital innovation for the White House who…
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Over 40% of all crypto trades in Latin America involve the USDT stablecoin, signaling a waning interest in Bitcoin, which is even trailing XRP in the region’s top trading pairs. Stablecoins are more popular in Latin America (LATAM) than Bitcoin…
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The Swiss National Bank moves forward with its digital franc pilot, extending it by at least two more years. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has decided to extend its pilot program for issuing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC)…
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