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Here’s what happened in crypto today
17.12.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
17.12.2024
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
17.12.2024
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin
Gold and Silver vs. Biden’s ‘Inflation Nightmare’: Florida’s CFO Reveals Bold Plan to Counter CBDC Threats
13.12.2024
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has announced an ambitious initiative to assess the viability of using gold and silver bullion as legal tender in the Sunshine State. Florida’s Golden Shield: Fighting Inflation and CBDCs With Precious Metals According to the state’s CFO, Jimmy...
India preparing for a CBDC-driven economy — Central bank governor
11.12.2024
Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das envisions the digital rupee revolutionizing India’s economy, emphasizing gradual CBDC adoption
India preparing for a CBDC-driven economy — Central bank governor
11.12.2024
Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das envisions the digital rupee revolutionizing India’s economy through gradual CBDC adoption
Missouri bill would ban CBDCs, make gold and silver legal tender
4.12.2024
Missouri lawmakers have been trying hard to pass an anti-CBDC bill, and one of these days they may succeed
Digital euro preparation continues as holding limit, privacy debated
2.12.2024
Preparation for the launch of the digital euro CBDC continues with an eye toward a potential October 2025 launch decision
Central Bank of Iran promises CBDC launch, fintech to fight sanctions
26.11.2024
The digital rial is being developed for retail purposes so far, but the integration of Iranian payment systems with Russia may foil US sanctions.
Morocco central bank to legalize all cryptocurrencies: Report
26.11.2024
Increasingly more countries are preparing crypto regulatory frameworks inspired by Europe’s upcoming MiCA regulations
Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress
26.11.2024
Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI)...
Reserve Bank of India expanding cross-border payments platform
24.11.2024
According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country
Texas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker
22.11.2024
The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day
Chainlink, Microsoft, Banco Inter collaborate on Brazil’s CBDC pilot
19.11.2024
The Drex phase two pilot leverages Chainlink’s CCIP and Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure to innovate trade finance automation
Norway’s CBDC Timeline Clouded by Expert Committee’s Bold Advice
16.11.2024
A Norwegian expert committee advising lawmakers has recommended no immediate need to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite the declining use of cash, which dropped to just 2% of transactions at physical points of sale during the pandemic, the committee emphasized cash’s importance...
Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
9.11.2024
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway
Asian crypto traders profit from Trump’s win, China’s 2025 CBDC deadline: Asia Express
7.11.2024
Asian investors trade overnight to catch the Trump-fueled Bitcoin surge, China accelerates digital yuan push: Asia Express
Pakistan Digital Currency Reforms Set Path for CBDC as Legal Tender
5.11.2024
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms....
Singapore advances asset tokenization with new MAS frameworks
4.11.2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is pulling together the projects and participants needed for the next step in its asset tokenization trials.
Pakistan moves to regulate cryptocurrency, CBDCs as legal tender
4.11.2024
The proposed amendments would allow for sweeping changes to the country’s financial sector.