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Israel’s central bank says CBDC could be issued if stablecoin use increases

18.4.2023
The Bank of Israel does not want private companies taking over the digital payments system in the country

Bank of England preparing for greater role of tokenization in finance, official says

17.4.2023
BoE deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe looked at stablecoin, CBDC and other forms of tokenization taking hold in the modern economy in a speech on financial innovation

Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling a Digital Shekel

17.4.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________... Read More: Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling...

CBDC Debate Heats Up: BIS Project Sparks Controversy Among Critics; Lynette Zang Warns of Dangers of CBDCs

16.4.2023
During the weekend, discussions about central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, trended on social media as many people believe the idea will result in increased financial surveillance and a totalitarian monetary system. In a recent interview, Lynette Zang, the chief market analyst at ITM Trading...

Economist Paul Krugman Criticizes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Opposition to Central Bank Digital Currency

15.4.2023
Economist Paul Krugman questioned why Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis opposes a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a recent opinion editorial. Krugman suggested that DeSantis may be motivated by “general paranoia.” He speculated that DeSantis may be influenced...

C6 Bank’s Climate Tool to Track CO2 Emissions From Customer Transactions Prompts Debate on Future of Banking

14.4.2023
On April 13, a C6 Bank customer in Brazil shared screenshots of his online bank account, revealing that the financial institution was tracking CO2 emissions from his purchases and urging him to compensate monetarily. C6 Bank states that the new tool aims to inspire Brazilians to adopt more...

MoneyGram Head of Fintech Strategy: Bad News Can't Stop the Blockchain

14.4.2023
As the world rapidly embraces digital transformation, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant traction in the realm of global remittance, according to Luther Maday, Head of Fintech Strategy and Innovation at MoneyGram. However, the journey to mainstream adoption...

China’s CBDC Registers Housing Aid Firsts – Digital Yuan Adoption Gathers Pace?

14.4.2023
It has been another busy week for China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, with the token finding new usage cases in the fields of housing aid public resource transactions. Xinhua Daily reported that the Jiangsu Provincial Government Affairs Office has begun using the CBDC...

IMF to publish CBDC handbook in response to increasing demand for guidance

13.4.2023
The handbook will be descriptive and informational, while the IMF offers advice tailored to specific, prioritized countries

Despite Using Euro, Montenegro to Develop Own Digital Currency With Ripple

13.4.2023
Montenegro intends to create and issue its own digital currency with help from U.S.-based crypto company Ripple. The Southeast European nation, which adopted the euro unilaterally, is moving to realize the plan despite the eurozone developing a digital version of the common currency. Monetary...

G7 to Discuss More Crypto Regulation and How to Help Developing Nations Introduce Central Bank Digital Currencies

13.4.2023
The G7 countries are discussing more crypto regulation and ways to help developing nations introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “As a priority of this year, the G7 will consider how best to help developing countries introduce CBDC consistent with appropriate standards, including...

Swedish Riksbank report looks at collaboration with potential e-krona in retail payments

12.4.2023
The Swedish central bank’s third report on a potential CBDC raised several issues while focusing on a rather narrow question

XRP Price Prediction as Central Bank of Montenegro Plans CBDC Development with Ripple – XRP to $1 Soon?

12.4.2023
The world’s sixth-largest crypto XRP, boasting approximately $26 billion in market capitalizing, lost 3.3% in 24 hours amid an ongoing quest to secure higher support at $0.5 after bulls took a breather at $0.5853, the highest peak in March. XRP is trading marginally above $0.5 mid-through this...

G-7 Aims to Aid Developing Nations in Introducing Central Bank Digital Currencies

12.4.2023
The Group of Seven (G7) organization aims to help developing countries introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in line with international standards. During a recent speech in preparation for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring 2023 meetings, Japan's top currency...

420,000+ Merchants in Changsha, China Accept CDBC Pay – Is Digital Yuan Adoption on the Rise?

12.4.2023
More than 420,000 merchants in Changsha, China, now accept payments in the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). The city is located in Hunan Province and was added to the pilot in April 2021. In February this year, Changsha authorities said that 300,000 merchants in...

Today in Crypto: Ripple Partners with Montenegro Central Bank, Bitmain Facing a $3.6M Fine, Head of Exchange Vishal Gupta Leaving Coinbase

11.4.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________... Read More: Today in Crypto: Ripple Partners with Montenegro Central Bank, Bitmain Facing a $3.6M Fine, Head of Exchange Vishal Gupta...

US Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Says Bitcoin Provides An ‘Escape Route’ From Financial Turmoil

11.4.2023
On Monday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again cautioned the public to be wary of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and he insisted that the Biden administration has launched a “steady barrage of hostile broadsides against cryptocurrencies.” Kennedy, who recently filed to run...