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Swift to Pilot Digital Asset and Currency Transactions in 2025

Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging…

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Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and…

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UAE and UK Accounting Bodies Partner to Shape Digital Finance Future

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banks Federation to help businesses understand and adapt to the digital asset…

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Bitcoin Investors Won’t Sell BTC Even if Price Drops to $3K, Peter Schiff’s Poll Shows

Gold advocate Peter Schiff has conducted two polls regarding bitcoin’s value and investors’ actions if the crypto’s price falls significantly. Despite his consistent criticism of bitcoin, the majority of respondents…

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China and Kazakhstan Sign CBDC Collaboration Agreement

The People’s Bank of China and the National Bank of Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This collaboration agreement, formalized during President Xi…

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IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage…

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BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency

The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC…

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BIS Plans Instant Cross-Border Payments Using Wholesale CBDC Settlement

In a move to improve traditional cross-border payments, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the launch of Project Rialto. This project aims to enhance instant cross-border payments by…

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