U.S. is not moving fast enough to develop a CBDC, says former CFTC chair
“We should act now to improve access to financial services through other means as well — the need is too great," said Tim Massad.
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“We should act now to improve access to financial services through other means as well — the need is too great," said Tim Massad.
Nearly half a million e-naira wallets have been downloaded a few weeks after the central bank digital currency (CBDC) was officially launched by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the central bank…
According to official data, Russia’s inflation rate reached 8.1% in October, the highest level in almost six years.
Bank of Russia is preparing for a prolonged trial of the digital version of the national fiat to ensure this is a “full-fledged ruble,” the head of the monetary authority…
At least three Federal Reserve governors have said that they do not see a reason for the Fed to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Fed is currently…
Jon Cunliffe – Deputy Governor at the Bank of England – recently asserted that the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the financial sector are drawing closer. He urged regulators to take…
Major U.S. cities embrace crypto as federal regulators remain much harder to bring around.
Fabio Panetta – Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank – revealed that the digital version of the euro might become a legal tender inside the European…
A former CEO of Citigroup said that every major bank and securities firm will consider crypto trading or services within one to three years. He also hopes that central banks…
One of the largest Chinese e-commerce platforms – JD.com – has reportedly enabled its customers to use the digital yuan for payments during the shopping festival – Singles Day. JD…