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Chinese food delivery giant joins CBDC efforts

The cumulative transactions in e-CNY have reached 87.57 billion yuan ($13.68 billion) until now.

Jan 28, 2022cointelegraphe-CNY
Mutual Efforts with Europe, U.S. Key for CBDC Issuance: Bank of Japan Governor

Joining hands with the United States and Europe is fundamental when meeting technical issues needed in the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Jan 28, 2022blockchainnewse-CNY
Eddie Yue: Connecting the digital islands - next steps in trade finance

Opening remarks by Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, at the roundtable on "The Future of Trade Finance: Opportunities for Hong Kong, Asia and the World", co-organised by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Asia Global Institute & International Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, 26 January 2022.

Jan 26, 2022bismBridge
BIS to Explore Potential Advantages of Defi on Small & Medium Enterprises in H.K.

As part of its research plans, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will explore if decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies can enhance financing for small and medium enterprises in Hong

Jan 26, 2022blockchainnewsmBridge
South Korea's Digital Won Project Sees First Trial Stage Completed

The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced that it has completed the first stage of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or Digital Won trials, according to its official press release.

Jan 25, 2022blockchainnewsDigital Won
Former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo joins Digital Asset's board

Many in the crypto and blockchain space referred to Giancarlo as “Crypto Dad” for his role in supporting digital assets during his five years at the CFTC.

Jan 25, 2022cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Bank of America says stablecoin adoption and CBDC is ‘inevitable’

A recent note from Bank of America analysts said that a CBDC would differ from digital currencies currently available because it would be the liability of the Fed, not a commercial bank.

Jan 25, 2022cointelegraphSand Dollar
Germany's 2021: New regulations, the digital euro and NFTs on the rise

2021 was an eventful year for the German crypto industry. Cointelegraph takes a look at the most important developments of the past year in a review.

Jan 25, 2022cointelegraphDigital Euro
Experts divided over Fed’s ‘intermediated’ approach to CBDC

Observers praise the Fed’s conservative pace but criticise aspects of its hypothetical system design

Jan 25, 2022centralbanking
US congressman calls for ‘broad, bipartisan consensus’ on important issues of digital asset policy

Representative McHenry is convinced that Congress should take crypto regulation away from executive agencies and courts.

Jan 25, 2022cointelegraph
Bank of Korea completes first phase of digital currency pilot

The second phase of the CBDC mock testing is expected to be completed by June this year

Jan 24, 2022cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Law Decoded: When central banks seek public discussion, Jan. 17–24

As the Federal reserve releases its position paper on CBDCs, the Russian Central Bank instigates yet another crypto ban scare.

Jan 24, 2022cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Bulgaria to Introduce Crypto Payment Options

The Bulgarian government is currently in discussion with industry stakeholders and the Bulgarian National Bank with respect to its crypto payment initiative.

Jan 24, 2022blockchainnewsDigital Euro
Vibe killers: Here are the countries that moved to outlaw crypto in the past year

From Bolivia to China, governments have sought to restrict crypto-related activity for various reasons and with different tools.

Jan 23, 2022cointelegraphe-CNY