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Spain’s central bank to experiment with wholesale CBDCs

The Bank of Spain said the study can help determine to what extent it can adapt to the “needs and demands of an increasingly digital society.”

Dec 8, 2022cointelegraphDigital Euro
Iran set to freeze bank accounts of women who refuse to wear a hijab

Iran’s plan to freeze bank accounts reinforces the need for decentralized currencies to exist with cash and CBDCs.

Dec 7, 2022cointelegraph
Report outlines reasons why stakeholders are against CBDC

The American Banking Banking Association highlighted that a CBDC issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve lacks “compelling use cases.”

Dec 7, 2022cointelegraphDigital Rupiah
Nigeria bans ATM cash withdrawals over $225 a week to force use of CBDC

The limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria are part of a broader push to encourage digital financial transactions.

Dec 7, 2022cointelegraph
The impact of CBDCs on stablecoins with Bitget's Gracy Chen

While CBDCs will cater to local demands, cooperation between countries could facilitate and support the widespread adoption of readily-available stablecoins.

Dec 6, 2022cointelegraphmBridge
Central bank plans to make CBDC 'only legal digital tender' in Indonesia, says gov

“Collaboration and synergy on national and international level is critical to the development of Digital Rupiah,” said Perry Warjiyo.

Dec 5, 2022cointelegraphDigital Rupiah
Pakistan launches new laws to expedite CBDC launch by 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan signed in new laws for Electronic Money Institutions — non-bank entities offering digital payment instruments — to ensure the timely issuance of a CBDC in the next three years.

Dec 5, 2022cointelegraphDigital Rupee
Central Bank Executive Says Hong Kong Working On Investor Protection Measures

Central bank governors from around the world are currently in Thailand to discuss the role of central banks amid evolving financial technology. Eddie Yue, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary

Dec 2, 2022blockchainnews
Hong Kong working on investor protection regulations, says central bank exec

Hong Kong central bank executive looked optimistic about the future of decentralized tech, while the Korean central bank governor has his doubts in the wake of the recent crypto contagion.

Dec 2, 2022cointelegraph
Clearing company tests out securities transaction settlements on blockchain networks

The Digital Dollar Project and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation have trialed a potential settlement system using tokenized securities and central bank digital currencies.

Dec 1, 2022cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Digital assets could add $40B a year to Aussie GDP: Tech Council report

A clear principles-based regulatory approach to the digital assets sector could be a huge benefit to the Australian economy according to the report.

Nov 30, 2022cointelegraphe-krona
RBI set to launch retail CBDC pilot

Retail version of the e-rupee will be issued as tokens in same denominations as cash

Nov 29, 2022centralbanking
National Bank of Ukraine releases draft concept for digital hryvnia

One of the design options for the Ukrainian CBDC describes the e-hryvnia available for usage in crypto exchange operations.

Nov 29, 2022cointelegraphe-hryvnia
Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems

There are a number of benefits associated with tokenized government bonds, yet adoption may take time.

Nov 28, 2022cointelegraph