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Intermediaries will offer related services, though these may differ across providers

BIS emphasizes the need for interoperable payment technologies and robust regulatory framework to prevent metaverse fragmentation and private interests dominance, emphasizing Central Bank Digital C

Central bank in talks with "friendly countries" to link with their CBDCs and payments systems

Japan is advancing its plans for a digital yen, with the Bank of Japan set to pilot a CBDC program and the finance ministry preparing an expert panel to address legalities, signaling a significant

Summit takes place in Moscow with bloc’s new Middle Eastern and African members

The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on Jan

BoE and Treasury outline how CBDC could work and try to allay concerns

Cecabank, Abanca and Adhara Blockchain have been chosen from the 24 applications received over the past year.

The eurozone monetary authority is in the preparatory stage for the launch of a central bank digital currency.

From amending the definition of "legal tender" to codifying a right to own self-hosted wallets, there is a lot of action Congress could take on crypto in 2024.

Nigerian tech and innovation legal expert Chinedu Albert said eNaira adoption will only happen when the government gains the trust of Nigerians and the naira attains a more trusted status.

DCash is one of the oldest CBDC projects still going. Now it plans to integrate settlements into the DCash system.

African nations were busy introducing various initiatives for cryptocurrencies in 2023. Read about the most significant innovations and crypto-related progress made during the year.

DAOs emerge as a potential solution to centralized governance, offering democratic and transparent decision-making.

The cNGN serves as a complement, not a substitute, for the eNaira and is overseen by a consortium involving Nigerian banks.