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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
Brazilian Central Bank May Withdraw Provisions Banning Stablecoin Self-Custody
10.12.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that a proposal making self-custody of stablecoins illegal in the country might be withdrawn if certain conditions are met. In a public hearing, the deputy head of the Financial System Regulation Department, Renato Kiyotaka Uema, said that these provisions...
No Bitcoin! Central Bank of Chile Rejects Adding BTC as a Reserve Asset
5.12.2024
The Central Bank of Chile recently stated that it could not add bitcoin to its reserves, as this crypto asset fails to comply with the requirements to be included as a bank investment. Central Bank of Chile Would Not Add Bitcoin to Its Reserves The debate about bitcoin as a reserve asset and...
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
Brazil proposes to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets
2.12.2024
Brazil, the second-largest market for stablecoin transactions, could be set to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask
Central banks favor legacy instant payment systems over CBDCs
29.11.2024
TradFi looks safe on the international payments market for the foreseeable future, despite advances in blockchain solutions
Hong Kong central bank to subsidize companies issuing tokenized bonds
29.11.2024
Hong Kong’s government already issued $100 million in tokenized green bonds on Feb. 16 under its Green Bond Programme
Digital money lag threatens international security
26.11.2024
Central banks face mounting pressure to innovate, or risk falling behind in the digital currency race, with implications for national security and financial stability
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 Drafts Regulations for Crypto, Central Bank Governor Says
26.11.2024
Morocco has drafted regulations for the crypto sector, its central bank's head said.The country will also continue to explore whether or not central bank digital currencies can contribute to the country's policy objectives
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)...
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
Pal Up With Disney Dreamlight Valley's Pegasus Companions
21.11.2024
You can’t have a cozy game without cute companions to find and adore, and Disney Dreamlight Valley has them in spades. In fact, its second expansion The Storybook Vale has three all-new types of critters to meet, feed, and become pals with, like a Pegasus that comes in four unique colors.Read more
Brazil Prepares to Let Tradfi Institutions Embrace Crypto
13.11.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing to open the cryptocurrency market to traditional finance institutions, which will be able to operate in this industry with clarity after the enactment of the upcoming regulation. Small crypto startups might face challenges in regularizing their situation...
Central Bank Group BIS Names Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager
12.11.2024
ES Pablo Hernández de Cos has called for digital euro implementation and helped put in place global crypto banking rules
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
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Stablecoin Remittance Tax Is Doomed From the Start
5.11.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how the Central Bank of Brazil has proposed a tax on the use of stablecoins for making remittances and how this might drive retail users away...
$3M Bitcoin Forecast: Vaneck’s Model Sees Central Bank BTC Adoption
5.11.2024
Bitcoin could reach $3 million, according to asset manager Vaneck, with a model showing its potential as a reserve asset held by global central banks. Bitcoin as Central Bank Asset? The $3M Target Driving Big Conversations Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at asset management firm...
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.