Former Reserve Bank official pushes for India to accept crypto
Former Deputy Governor of the RBI sees cryptocurrencies as a taxable asset or commodity.
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Central Bank of Brazil Researches Creation of Digital Real
Fabio Araujo, a representative of the Central Bank of Brazil, talked about the possible development of a Digital Real at a public hearing before the Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation,…
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launch joint CBDC pilot
The joint initiative will prototype shared DLT platforms enabling institutions to settle cross-border transactions using central bank-issued digital currencies.
Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Barbados-Based Fintech Firm as Technical Partner for CBDC Project
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has named the fintech firm Bitt Inc. as a technical partner for its digital currency project, the e-naira. As a technical partner, Bitt is…
Crypto does not qualify as currency, says South Africa’s central bank governor
South Africa’s top banker has said that cryptocurrencies are more akin to assets than actual currencies.
Nigeria’s central bank partners with fintech firm Bitt Inc for CBDC rollout
The CBN considered Bitt Inc’s experience in the development of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s DCash, launched in April.
Nigeria’s central bank issues draft guidelines on eNaira CBDC project
CBN says the proposed central bank digital currency will offer parity of value and will operate as a non-interest-bearing CBDC.
Thailand’s central bank outlines safeguards for a future retail CBDC
The results of a new study from the Bank of Thailand point to three key considerations for making sure a retail central bank digital currency doesn't adversely impact financial stability.
Draft El Salvador Bitcoin banking regulations released
El Salvador’s Banco Central de Reserva has released two documents detailing how banks should deal with Bitcoin.
Ghana’s digital cedi must emulate cryptocurrencies, Afroblocks states
Afroblocks’ co-founder urges Ghana’s central bank to involve the in-house crypto experience and expertise to help the e-cedi succeed.