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Crypto and the Kafkaesque | Opinion
In this week’s #hearsay column, Dorian Batycka marks the 100-year anniversary of the Bohemian writer Franz Kafka’s death…
Bank of Israel launches “Digital Shekel Challenge” to innovate CBDC payment systems
Bank of Israel has launched “Digital Shekel Challenge” to develop CBDC payment solutions. Participants of the challenge will…
China’s Industrial Bank rewards digital yuan spending with carbon credits
Industrial Bank (CIB) introduces carbon credit rewards for digital yuan use, promoting green finance and expanding the e-CNY…
Future of crypto in the next 5 years: what comes next?
The future of crypto looks bright, but not without problems. Do you know what the future of crypto…
U.S. House approves CBDC anti-surveillance bill
The House of Representatives voted to maintain Congressional power over any present or future CBDC issuance.
Hong Kong debuts China’s digital yuan pilot, prohibits peer-to-peer transfers
China’s central bank digital currency is now available in Hong Kong, as Beijing is pushing hard to digitize…
Digital yuan being dumped in favor of cash
While Beijing is trying to popularize its digital yuan, only a few seem to be ready to use…
Germany’s Bundesbank says households ‘appear open’ to CBDCs
Nearly 90% of German households “appear open” to the idea of embracing a central bank digital currency during…
Pakistan mulls CBDC for women amid concerns of financial abuse
Pakistan’s finance minister says the country is mulling a central bank digital currency to empower women and tackle…
Ex-head of China’s CBDC reportedly under investigation
The former head of China’s digital yuan initiative is reportedly under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and…