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Cross-border CBDC challenging to deliver, officials warn

But digital currency could tackle “extremely high” remittance costs, says IMF’s Tobias Adrian

Oct 12, 2023centralbankingDigital Euro
Central Bank of Nigeria: eNaira no threat to financial stability

Nigeria's central bank issued a press release in response to “news items on some media platforms,” suggesting that the eNaira threatens Nigeria’s financial stability.

Oct 11, 2023cointelegraph
Was Chainlink’s (LINK) 35% rally just a buy rumor, sell the news event?

LINK outperformed most cryptocurrencies in September, but the recent correction raises questions on the sustainability of the bullish momentum.

Oct 11, 2023cointelegraph
Bitcoin is a ‘super logical’ step on the tech tree: OpenAI CEO

During an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Altman expressed his excitement for Bitcoin and also said he was “super against” CBDCs.

Oct 9, 2023cointelegraph
How will CBDCs be used for political oppression in your country?

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are poised to give politicians unprecedented power to track your data, restrict your movements, and control your life.

Oct 5, 2023cointelegraph
CBDC will improve tax collection — Argentine central bank director

Juan Agustín D’Attellis Noguera publicly supported Sergio Massa in promoting a central bank digital currency as a remedy for the national economy.

Oct 5, 2023cointelegraphDigital Peso
Central banks will face unfamiliar challenges to achieve CBDC inclusivity, study says

The potential is there, but the difficulties in achieving financial inclusivity are often underestimated, a Bank of Canada study shows.

Oct 4, 2023cointelegraph
Bank of Korea's CBDC project: a step toward new financial market infrastructure

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has a central role to play in fostering responsible innovation within the central banking community. It works closely with central banks as they respond to the growing challenges presented by an increasingly digitised world. That is why the BIS is accompanying the Bank of Korea in its exploration of the future of central bank money.

Oct 4, 2023bis
Project Atlas: mapping the world of decentralised finance

Project Atlas is a collaboration between the BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Centre, De Nederlandsche Bank and the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Oct 4, 2023bis
Why is XRP price up today?

XRP price pumped after U.S. Judge Analisa Torres rejected the SEC’s appeal, and Ripple was approved for a Singapore payments license.

Oct 4, 2023cointelegraphDigital Lari
Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot

The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.

Oct 4, 2023cointelegraph
CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank

The first deputy governor at Banque de France calls central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.“

Oct 4, 2023cointelegraphProject Mariana
Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to 'solve' hyperinflation

Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.

Oct 3, 2023cointelegraph
BIS wraps up cross-border CBDC trial

Project Mariana explored FX settlement using ‘automated market-makers’

Oct 2, 2023centralbankingProject Mariana