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Brazilian CBDC Drex Envisioned to Replace Current Transaction System

Fabio Araujo, the coordinator of Drex, the Brazilian CBDC, envisions this network substituting the current national transaction system and moving all the funds currently settled by the Reserve Transfer System.…

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Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to be completed by next year, according to CEO Liang Fengyi.…

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Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets

South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC)…

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World Banking Giants Join Project Agora to Reengineer Cross Border Payments

Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective…

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Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab

Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has launched its Digital Assets Lab, selecting 24 participants to develop innovative digital solutions using distributed ledger technology. Key partners include Google Cloud, Masraf Al Rayan,…

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Flowcarbon Refunds Investors After Delays in Carbon Credit Token Launch: Report

Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s climate tech startup Flowcarbon has reportedly started refunding investors after failing to launch its much-anticipated Goddess Nature Token (GNT). According to a Forbes report from…

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State Street Partners With Taurus to Boost Digital Asset Services

Global financial services provider State Street has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to enhance its digital asset services. This collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive…

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Ripple and SBI Digital Community Partner to Advance Web3 With XRP Ledger

SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible…

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