Russia's central bank to run real-world pilot of digital ruble in 2023: report
Russia's Central Bank governor said that a digital ruble, which could be used for international payments, is already being tested.
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European Commission receives more than 10,000 public comments amid digital euro consultation
Public, professionals consulted on possible establishment and regulation of digital currency.
Central banks in emerging economies look to CBDCs for payment efficiency, BIS report says
The Bank for International Settlements published a series of reports about usage of CBDCs in emerging market economies.
Consensus on CBDC design among central banks not a priority, Bank of Canada says
The Bank of Canada recently confirmed a 12-month research project exploring the use cases of central bank digital currencies with MIT.
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Clearing service DTCC pushes ahead with CBDC prototype 'Project Lithium'
The model will use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and measure the benefits of a CBDC.
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Central banker conference to examine 'safe DeFi' and CBDCs next week
The Bank of International Settlement will stream a conference on DeFi and CBDCs next week.
Four central bank experts reveal their takes on CBDCs and crypto regulation
A panel of four central bank experts weighed in on how they are approaching central bank digital currencies during a Friday conference hosted by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) and Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
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Fed governor Christopher Waller says blockchain is 'totally overrated'
Christopher Waller, a governor at the Federal Reserve, said during a panel discussion on Friday that blockchain tech is "totally overrated."
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Janet Yellen says crypto 'playing a significant role' in Americans’ investment decisions, but 'valid concerns' remain
Crypto is now playing a significant role in Americans’ investment decisions, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday during CNBC’s SquawkBox news program.
BIS partners with four central banks to develop multi-CBDC platform prototypes
The Bank for International Settlements worked with central banks in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa to create CBDC settlement prototypes.
Honduras' central bank clarifies that bitcoin is not regulated
Honduras' central bank has issued a statement today clarifying that bitcoin is not regulated as a currency there, following rumors that the Central American country would imminently announce moves to make cryptocurrency legal tender.
El Salvador's finance minister says the country is ready to issue a bitcoin bond, but the launch date remains unclear
El Salvador’s finance minister says the country is “ready” to issue its first so-called bitcoin bond, but still waiting for the right moment to do so.
Argentina’s government would 'discourage' crypto usage under proposed IMF deal
Argentina’s government has signaled it will discourage the use of cryptocurrencies as part of a nearly $45 billion debt restructuring deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is under debate in the country's Senate.
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Canada's central bank and MIT to collaborate on CBDC research
The Bank of Canada, the country's central bank, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and have agreed to collaborate on CBDC research.
Binance is eyeing the potential acquisition of a Brazilian securities brokerage
Binance signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to potentally acquire Brazilian securities brokerage Sim;Paul Investimentos.
El Salvador could launch its bitcoin bond next week, but some key details remain unclear
El Salvador could launch its first so-called “bitcoin bond” next week, but it appears that some key details are pending.
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New Senate bill sounds the alarm on China's digital yuan
One of the bill's authors said “This bill holds China accountable as they introduce their new digital currency.”
Janet Yellen says Biden's crypto executive order supports 'responsible innovation'
A now-deleted statement from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lays out how her department will implement the provisions of a long-awaited executive order from Joe Biden's White House.
Biden reportedly set to order multi-agency study push on crypto, CBDCs
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order this week prompting different federal agencies to look into cryptocurrencies and examine how they should be regulated in the US, according to multiple reports. The bill could be signed as soon as Wednesday. It will not lay out specific policy, according to Politico. Instead, it […]
Philippines central bank to launch CBDC research effort
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, intends to move forward with a research project focused on central bank digital currencies.
