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Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar

The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new…

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How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim

Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth…

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Russia Pushes Digital Currency Plan for BRICS — Is This the End of Western Financial Dominance?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a plan to introduce digital currencies as a key tool for investment for the BRICS alliance. This proposal aims to boost economic growth in…

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Crypto ATMs Coming to 45 New Locations Across Five US States

Cryptocurrency is becoming more accessible across the U.S. with the expansion of digital currency kiosks to 45 new locations in the Southwest and Midwest. Yesway, a fast-growing convenience store chain,…

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BRICS Unified Currency Deemed Premature by Russian Official

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that discussions on a single currency for the BRICS economic bloc are premature due to differences in financial regulation among member nations. Instead, the…

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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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Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’

With two days remaining in September, bitcoin’s monthly gain stands at 11.11%, setting the stage for the widely anticipated ‘Uptober.’ Historically, October has been a strong month for bitcoin, delivering…

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Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected,…

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Bettors on Polymarket See 69% Chance of Trump Launching a Token Before Election

Two days ago, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing his family’s decentralized finance (defi) platform, World Liberty Financial, boldly claiming the initiative is “embracing the future with crypto.”…

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In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance

As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and…

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