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Economist Explains Bitcoin’s Untapped Potential for Central Bank Reserves
28.10.2024
An economist has argued that bitcoin is a reserve asset similar to gold, noting that some central banks might consider adding it to their reserves. Economist Makes Bold Case: Bitcoin Could Protect Central Banks Like Gold The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a non-profit think tank, published a paper...
Central Bank of Brazil Highlights Tokenization Potential Before IMF and World Bank
26.10.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil propped up tokenization and “open finance” as key elements of the future’s financial system. In a panel presentation before the IMF and the World Bank, the bank’s president stated that the intersection between these had been underestimated. Central...
The ECB is wrong about Bitcoin: It’s central banks that are unfair
25.10.2024
The central bankers are the ones printing money and making everyone poorer via inflation. Bitcoin is the solution, not the problem
Russian Banks Baulk at Digital Ruble Implementation Costs
25.10.2024
Russian banks, particularly smaller ones, are unhappy about the high cost (between $1.25 million and $2 million) of integrating with the central bank’s digital ruble platform. This cost is seen as prohibitive for many banks, exceeding their IT budgets. The central bank has mandated different...
Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
24.10.2024
Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with only 2% using cash, the bank is carefully studying both retail and wholesale CBDC options, emphasizing...
Bitcoin academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin
23.10.2024
The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by the ECB paper’s authors earlier this month that argued Bitcoin's price should be regulated or outright banned.
Governments must tax or ban Bitcoin to maintain deficits: Minneapolis Fed
21.10.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggests that a ban or tax on Bitcoin could ensure its ability to run permanent budget deficits
ECB paper claims older Bitcoin holders are exploiting new holders
19.10.2024
Since its introduction in 1999, the euro has lost approximately 85% of its value against gold due to monetary inflation
Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
19.10.2024
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital...
Tokenization and Stablecoins Close to Being Regulated in This Latam Giant
18.10.2024
The President of the Central Bank of the Latin American giant announced plans to expedite the regulation of asset tokenization and stablecoins by 2025. The bank will issue a new consultation this month to gather more input on the rules for approving VASPs’ operations in the country. Central...
AED Stablecoin Gets Green Light From UAE Central Bank
15.10.2024
AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s digital strategy. AE Coin is a fiat-backed stablecoin...
Drex Brazilian CBDC pilot will work on privacy, DeFi in phase 2
14.10.2024
The Brazilian central bank has 13 participants for phase 2 so far, and it is willing to take on an unlimited number.
AI risks financial stability, warns Indian central bank governor
14.10.2024
India’s central bank governor has warned of financial risks linked to AI dominance in finance, echoing concerns from global financial authorities
UAE stablecoin issuer gets nod from central bank
14.10.2024
With Tether waiting in the wings, AED Stablecoin becomes the front-runner to launch the United Arab Emirates’ first regulated dirham-pegged token
Brazillian Central Bank Invites New Participants to CBDC Pilot Program
14.10.2024
The Brazilian Central Bank is opening the drex CBDC pilot to new entrants, aiming to test more advanced use cases and privacy solutions for the project’s second phase. Thirteen use cases have been confirmed, including carbon credits, agricultural bonds, and foreign trade platforms. Brazilian...
Nigeria Central Bank Governor Defends Naira Float Decision
8.10.2024
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, emphasized the importance of the decision to float the naira, despite public criticism of the move. He stated that the disparity between official and parallel exchange rates encouraged arbitrage and speculation, eroding market...
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
7.10.2024
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets
JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
4.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in fiat currencies. Both institutional and retail...
Uruguay Passes Cryptocurrency Law
3.10.2024
Proposed over two years ago, the law recognizes cryptocurrency as virtual assets in the country, establishing the Central Bank of Uruguay as the regulator and overseer of companies seeking to offer cryptocurrency services. The law positions Uruguay at the forefront of Latin American countries that...
Boerse Stuttgart Group Blockchain Experiment Cuts Settlement Time to Minutes
2.10.2024
Boerse Stuttgart Group (BSG) successfully tested blockchain-based securities settlement, reducing transaction time from two days to minutes. The tests, part of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) explorations, demonstrated significant progress in digital capital markets. German banking giants...