Hong Kong Central Bank Digital Currency Enters Phases 2
Hong Kong is making considerable development in CBDC as its e-HKD project has recently implemented a 3-rail approach. The respective…
The Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on Political Power and Personal Freedom
Curtis DyeKey Insights: CBDCs promise financial revolution but raise privacy concerns with every transaction recorded. Programmability in CBDCs can empower or…
Argentina’s Presidential Candidate pledges to Back CBDC Rollout
Sergio Massa proclaimed a ‘digital currency of Argentina’ during a live, broadcasted presidential debate. Argentina’s first presidential debate involved Sergio…
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BIS Chief Urges Governments to Sep Up Frameworks for CBDCs
Hassan Mehmood (Saudi Arabia)Augustin Carstens is working as the general manager for the Bank for International Settlements. He recently claimed that countries should…
mBridge Expansion Welcomes New Central Banks and Prepares for MVP Launch
Key Insights: mBridge gears up for a pivotal MVP launch, setting the stage for broader commercialization. China's involvement distinguishes mBridge…
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US House Committee Takes Important Measures to Halt CBDC Issuance
Chairperson Patrick McHenry has recently confirmed the House Financial Services Committee is taking steps to halt the development and issuance…
Republican Lawmakers To Challenge Federal Reserve’s CBDC Plans, Here’s Why
Recent reports emanating from the United States Congress indicate that the House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is preparing to unveil…
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Ripple Acquiring Fortress Trust to Expand its US Regulatory License Portfolio
Kimberly CrainIn an advanced report, Ripple, the renowned crypto solution provider, revealed plans to acquire Fortress Trust to broaden its market…
Spanish Central Bank Executive Reviews Viability of Private Payment Amid Digital Euro
The Deputy Governor of Banco de España, Margarita Delgado, delved into the financial stability issues concerning the rosy display of…
Eight Countries are Building CBDCs on XRP Ledger, Says Ripple
Ripple started a new venture aimed at offering third-party support for production of CBDCs. This platform provides a dynamic dashboard…
FedNow: The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Instant Payment System
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, unveiled FedNow. This cutting-edge payment system, which operates in real-time…
Russia Set to Begin CBDC Trials in Mid-August
On Thursday, August 9, the Bank of Russia (BoR) announced the official start dates for the central bank digital currency…
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Honduras’ Central Bank Begins Pilot Study For CBDC Launch
The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) has started exploring the possibility of launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC) to…
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Ripple Projects Blockchain to Save Financial Institutions $10 Billion by 2030
A report by Ripple "Transforming the Way Money Moves" dated July 29 revealed that blockchain technology has massive potential to…
What Is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
Steve BurnettIf you have been anywhere near the crypto industry, you must have heard of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). They…
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Russia’s Digital Ruble Schedules August Testing, Awaits Putin’s Assent
Russia is joining the jurisdictions adopting central bank digital currency (CBDC), with the test phase due in a few weeks.…