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IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
20.6.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating...
Central Banks Plan Increased Gold Reserves Amid Global Uncertainty: 2024 World Gold Council Survey
20.6.2024
The World Gold Council’s 2024 survey reveals that central banks plan to increase gold reserves amid geopolitical and financial uncertainties. Over 80% of respondents expect global bullion holdings to rise, and 29% of central banks plan to boost their own reserves. Motivations include...
Iran to launch public CBDC pilot in June
19.6.2024
Unlike other types of electronic money in Iran, the digital rial doesn’t require interbank settlement to transfer funds between the buyer and the seller
Ripple Working With 10 Governments Globally, CEO Reveals in Rediscovered Interview
19.6.2024
In a resurfaced video clip, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that his crypto firm is collaborating with around 10 governments globally on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “A central bank digital currency is a stablecoin. It’s just issued by the government,”...
Ethiopia takes first step toward CBDC in economic reform
17.6.2024
The country plans to have a legal framework and regulatory sandbox in place for CBDC introduction “as necessary.”
CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
15.6.2024
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs...
Chinese Gang Arrested for Exploiting Digital Yuan
15.6.2024
In Zhejiang province, China, a criminal gang exploited digital yuan accounts to illegally cash out over 200,000 yuan ($27,566) within four days. The digital yuan, or e-CNY, is the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) central bank digital currency (CBDC), which has experienced substantial growth...
BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency
15.6.2024
The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors...
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...
China’s Reduced Physical Gold Demand Cools Prices After May Peak
14.6.2024
While gold reached a record high in May at $2,450 per ounce, it has since settled at $2,329 per ounce. According to the World Gold Council, China’s demand for gold fell in May to its lowest level in four years. Gold Prices Down from Record High, China Physical Consumption Slumps, Analyst...
Ghana Central Bank Partners With Singapore Regulator to Demonstrate Use of Digital Credentials in Global Trade
14.6.2024
The Ghanaian central bank recently collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to demonstrate the use of digital credentials in international trade. The second phase of Project DESFT culminated in the execution of cross-border trade between the West African nation and Singapore...
More Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Survey Finds
14.6.2024
There's a greater chance of a wholesale CBDC being issued within six years than a retail one, according to the report
BIS inaugurates Toronto Innovation Centre with Bank of Canada
14.6.2024
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that as finance evolves, the industry must innovate and apply new skills, allowing Canadians to benefit from advancements
Kenyan Central Bank to Issue Licenses to Fintech Firms
14.6.2024
The Central Bank of Kenya is amending the country’s payment systems law, which will allow it to issue operating licenses to fintech startups. Governor Kamau Thugge said he expects the bank to complete the process of amending the law soon. Central Bank Aims to Support Fintech Startups The Central...
Donald Trump Pledges to Champion Bitcoin Mining in Historic Meeting With Industry Leaders
13.6.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has engaged with leaders in the bitcoin mining sector, expressing his support for the industry. Trump stressed that bitcoin mining “may be our last line of defense” against a central bank digital currency (CBDC)....
Trump vs Biden: Riot’s Morgenstern Highlights Stark Contrast in Crypto Policies
13.6.2024
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms shared his insights on the 2024 election’s impact on bitcoin and the crypto industry, praising former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin stance and criticizing President Joe Biden’s regulatory measures. Trump promised to protect...
Crypto.com gains approval from Ireland’s central bank
11.6.2024
The Central Bank of Ireland approved 15 different VASPs as of June 7, 2024, including Crypto.com, Coinbase, Gemini, Ripple and others
Solana Launches Mainnet Beta v1.18.15 Upgrade to Address Network Stability
11.6.2024
Solana has recommended validators in the network upgrade to the latest Mainnet Beta 1.18.15, which includes several fixes to address network performance and stability. The release includes a central scheduler functionality that can be turned on optionally, focused on solving performance issues...
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
10.6.2024
Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...