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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…
Federal Reserve official says CBDC risks outweigh benefits
The U.S. Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman has expressed her concerns over the possible creation of a U.S.…
IMF to launch comprehensive CBDC handbook amid growing global interest
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to release a detailed handbook on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)…
G7 jumps in to aid in CBDC adoption
According to recent reports, the G-7 nations will now aid in CBDC adoption in the countries with weak…
Ripple leveraged by Montenegro’s Central Bank for CBDC project
The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) is collaborating with Ripple to develop a strategy and pilot program for…