French central bank pilots blockchain-based CBDC for debt market
Led by Belgian financial services firm Euroclear, the latest French CBDC trial involved a system by tech giant IBM.
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Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?
Governments in Asia are quickly researching or implementing CBDCs. What does this mean for the region’s overdependence on the U.S. dollar?
Japan will prioritize simplicity in CBDC design, says central bank executive
The Bank of Japan is keen to ensure seamless integration of its central bank digital currency with the existing payment architecture.
St. Louis Fed’s James Bullard Would ‘Support Starting the Taper in November’ to React to Inflation
St. Louis Federal Reserve president James Bullard told the press on Tuesday that he thinks the U.S. central bank needs to wind down the buying of $80 billion worth of…
US Inflation Expectations Highest Since 2013, Gas Prices Skyrocket, Supply Chains Buckle
Americans are still concerned about dealing with inflation, as the cost of goods and services has continued to rise significantly in a short period of time. The Federal Reserve has…
Swiss think tank initiates vote to add Bitcoin in federal constitution
Successful or not, the vote will bring crypto education to people who are not yet Bitcoin-savvy, 2B4CH founder said.
Poland’s Central Bank Says It Will Add 100 Tons of Gold to Existing Holdings in 2022
The Polish central bank, the National Bank of Poland (NBP), is reportedly planning to raise its gold reserves by 100 tons in 2022. According to bank governor Adam Glapinski, the…
Sri Lanka’s E-commerce Platform Kapruka to Introduce Crypto Payments
Sri Lanka’s leading online retailer, Kapruka, has unveiled plans to introduce support for cryptocurrency payments. The news comes as the South Asian country intensifies efforts to adopt legislation tailored to…
Nigeria Central Bank Governor Says CBDC Launch Just ‘a Couple of Days’ Away
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has confirmed the country’s upcoming digital currency will be launched “in a couple of days from now.” According to…
Georgia to Pilot Digital Currency in Retail Commerce Next Year
The central bank of Georgia is advancing its digital currency project. The monetary authority is preparing to launch the CBDC as early as next year and plans to use the…
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