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CBDC
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Countries all over the globe are slowly embracing CBDCs
A recent Coin Bureau YouTube video shed light on the rapidly growing interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies…
Hong Kong launches pilot CBDC program
On May 18, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) officially initiated the e-HKD Pilot Program, a significant project…
Samsung and Bank of Korea join forces for CBDC research
Samsung Electronics and the Bank of Korea (BOK) have announced a partnership to conduct joint research, focusing on…
G7 pushes accelerating global implementation of ‘travel rule’ for crypto assets
Group of 7 members met in Japan, where they discussed CBDCs and crypto regulation, with an eye toward…
Florida governor supports state bill banning CBDCs
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has voiced his backing for a proposed bill that seeks to prohibit the…
BIS reveals CBDC handbook for fintech development
In a recent development, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub has unveiled a comprehensive handbook.
Central banks fear CBDC risks, can’t keep up with fintech regulation
Fintech Benchmarks 2023 brought into sharp focus the escalating conflict between emerging digital currencies and the traditional institutions…
Bank of Canada seeks public input on CBDC
The Bank of Canada has initiated an online public consultation to gather opinions on the characteristics of a…
North Carolina lawmakers pass bill opposing CBDC payments
The House of Representatives of North Carolina has passed legislation to ban payments to the state using a…
Zimbabwe to launch a gold-backed token as fintech goes worldwide
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is taking significant strides in the world of fintech by introducing a…