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India’s CBDC activity declines sharply after artificial pump: report
India’s digital currency, known as the e-rupee, is experiencing a sharp decline in activity after local banks ceased…
Stablecoin USDT more popular than Bitcoin in Latin America, Kaiko says
Over 40% of all crypto trades in Latin America involve the USDT stablecoin, signaling a waning interest in…
Swiss central bank extends CBDC pilot until 2026
The Swiss National Bank moves forward with its digital franc pilot, extending it by at least two more…
Iran to open the Digital Rial CBDC pilot program to the public this month
The public roll out of the Digital Rial pilot program will start in Kish Island. The public rollout…
CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could enhance financial inclusion in the Middle East and improve cross-border payments, according…
Iran to start public pilot for digital currency on Kish Island
Iran’s central bank is set to launch a pilot for its digital rial enabling cashless transactions for banking…
Idaho Republicans oppose central bank digital currency, advocate for Bitcoin
The Republican Party of Idaho has vehemently opposed the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in…
Central banks less likely to issue retail CBDCs in mid-term, BIS says
According to the results of the 2023 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies and crypto, only 12%…
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the…
Money20/20: Digital euro is highly likely, says ECB’s Evelien Witlox
In her presentation at Money20/20, Evelien Witlox, Digital Euro Director at the European Central Bank, delved into the…
