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Nigerian Central Bank Says Amended CBDC Model to Ensure Increased Volumes and Wallet Activity
27.7.2023
The Nigerian central bank has said it is amending the model of its central bank digital currency and is hopeful that such an exercise will result in “an increase in the volume and activity of wallet holders.” According to the acting governor, the central bank is also working towards...
Russian Regions Welcome Digital Ruble Developments – But When Will CBDC Debut?
27.7.2023
Russian regions are welcoming news that the nation’s digital ruble pilot is set to officially launch on August 1, but banks and officials claim that a full CBDC rollout may not come until 2027.
Ludmila Panina, the head of the payment systems and settlements department at the Chelyabinsk Branch...
Russian CBDC Pilot Launch News Draws Mixed Reactions from Biz Community
27.7.2023
The Russian business community and financial experts have spoken about the potential pitfalls – and possible advantages – of a digital ruble as Moscow prepares for the August launch of a CBDC pilot.
Izvestia quoted Sergey Katyrin, the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...
Chinese, Indian investment professionals show strong support for CBDC in new survey
26.7.2023
The CFA Institute asked members around the world how they felt about CBDCs. Their responses might surprise the crypto community
Today in Crypto: South Korea Launches the Joint Investigation Centre for Crypto Crimes, Singapore Rules Crypto is Property Capable of Being Held in Trust, Craig Wright Must Pay £400,000 in Coinbase & Kraken Cases but Judge Doesn't Think He Has the Money
26.7.2023
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Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs
26.7.2023
The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams
Welcome to the era of blocks and mortar: Learning from the past
26.7.2023
So, the era of blocks and mortar is upon us. Grab your popcorn, because this is about to get really exciting
Shaoxing, China, Launches Asian Games-themed Digital Yuan Giveaway – CBDC Showcase Planned
26.7.2023
The Chinese city of Shaoxing is planning an Asian Games-themed digital yuan giveaway, as the nation prepares for a major central bank digital currency (CBDC) showcase.
China News Network (via East Money) reported that Shaoxing will issue residents with around $5.6 million worth of digital yuan...
Chinese Bank Launches CBDC Bulk Commodity Clearing Service – Digital Yuan Adoption Accelerates?
26.7.2023
Banks in China are looking to adopt the digital yuan in more of their operations, and have launched the nation’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC)-powered settlement service for bulk commodity spot clearing.
Per JRJ, Industrial Bank, a Fuzhou-based joint-stock commercial bank,...
USD-backed stablecoin pilot project launched by Pacific island nation of Palau
26.7.2023
The Palau Stablecoin, or “Kluk,” will be minted on XRP Ledger using the Ripple CBDC Platform and will be distributed first to government employees
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Allowing CBDC Payments in Russia
26.7.2023
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill on the introduction of the digital ruble in the Russian Federation. The new legislation, which legalizes and regulates the use of Bank of Russia’s digital currency for payments and other transactions, will enter into force on Aug. 1. President...
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law, Greenlighting Russia's Central Bank Digital Currency
25.7.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially signed a bill that will introduce a digital version of the country's national currency.
The move gives legal authority to the Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, to act as the platform operator for the digital ruble, according to an official...
Wyoming seeks stable token commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
25.7.2023
The state is looking for someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary
Top Lawmaker Suggests China and Russia’s CBDCs Are ‘Compatible’
25.7.2023
A leading Russian lawmaker says China and Russia’s CBDCs may be “compatible” and could be used to make international payments between the nations.
Per RBC, the comments were made by Anatoly Aksakov, a member of the State Duma from Chuvashia’s Kanash constituency and the Chairman of the State Duma...
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia
24.7.2023
The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token
Today in Crypto: WeChat & Alipay Enable Foreigners to Pay at Chinese Retailers, ETH 699,816 Paid as Royalties to NFT Projects on Ethereum, Hana Bank & Woori Bank 'Interested in Certificate of Deposit' Tokens
24.7.2023
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Fresh Speculation Arises as US Federal Reserve Debuts FedNow Instant Payments Service
24.7.2023
The US Federal Reserve recently unveiled the FedNow Service system to facilitate instant payments; however, experts warn that the system might become a precursor to the infrastructure for a central bank digital currency (CBDC)....
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Putin signs law on introduction of digital ruble in Russia
24.7.2023
Russian citizens will not be forced to use the digital ruble, and use of the CBDC will be a voluntary choice for people to make, Bank of Russia governor said last week
Korean banks to research the stablecoins alternative
24.7.2023
Hana Bank plans to conduct research on certificate of deposit tokens, while Woori Bank’s research department has already recently released a report on them
Nigerian Central Bank Introduces NFC Technology to Boost eNaira Adoption
24.7.2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) remains committed to the central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, despite the recent ousting of the former governor.
In a bid to further encourage the adoption of the eNaira and enhance the CBDC mobile app, the central bank has incorporated Near Field...