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Exiled Myanmar democratic leaders want to issue CBDC to fund the revolution

The National Unity Government is considering using the country’s frozen reserves as a backing for the digital currency.

Sep 6, 2022cointelegraph
CBDCs require governments to put a special focus on security

Any nation implementing a CBDC in the near future must make sure it’s ready to defend its digital assets and, most importantly, its private keys.

Sep 6, 2022cointelegraph
Reserve Bank of India preparing to trial a CBDC with public sector banks and fintechs

The trial may lead up to the introduction of a CBDC in India before the end of this fiscal year, most likely in three steps; U.S.-based FIS had reportedly participated.

Sep 5, 2022cointelegraph
CBDCs Require Balance between Data Access & User Privacy Protection, HashCash CEO Says

CBDC would need a delicate balancing act between data access and user privacy protection in terms of taming illegal activities, according to HashCash Consultants CEO Raj Chowdhury.

Sep 5, 2022blockchainnews
Crypto’s adaptability, openness key to ideal monetary system, say BIS execs

Some of the biggest flaws preventing present-day cryptocurrencies from mainstream adoption, pointed out by the BIS execs, are bottleneck congestion in DeFi and the reliance on volatile assets.

Sep 3, 2022cointelegraph
Digital Dollar Project Floats Sandbox for Harness Potential CBDC Solutions

The Digital Dollar Project (DDP) has announced the launch of its Technical Sandbox Program that will make further exploration into the potential of the technical exploration of a US CBDC or the Dig

Sep 2, 2022blockchainnewsProject Hamilton
Think tank launches ‘technical sandbox’ exploring United States CBDCs

The Digital Dollar Project’s Technical Sandbox Program is set to begin in October, aiming to provide a clearer understanding of the ramifications of a United States CBDC.

Sep 2, 2022cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Margarita Delgado: Central bank money for the digital age - reflections on the new paradigm

It is with great pleasure that I take up the opportunity of addressing such a distinguished audience tonight with a topic that I very much feel falls within CEBRA's remit. In that respect, given the turbulent times we are living in, leveraging a space where an open and constructive dialogue between us and the academia can take place is sure to prove even more instrumental now than it has been the case in the past.

Aug 31, 2022bisDigital Euro
Ravi Menon: Yes to digital asset innovation, no to cryptocurrency speculation

Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. Let me start with the elephant in the room. MAS seems to be sending mixed signals when it comes to crypto and digital assets.

Aug 30, 2022bisProject Orchid
PBoC launches new phase of e-yuan pilot

Consumers in some cities can use prototype CBDC for public transport and housing

Aug 26, 2022centralbankinge-CNY
Amendments to US commercial code differentiate crypto and ‘electronic money’

The updated guidelines seek to clarify the terms of crypto assets lending and specify the status of CBDCs.

Aug 25, 2022cointelegraph
Bank of Finland governor says digital euro could facilitate pan-European services to consumers

"An economy dominated by digital payments but without a strong monetary anchor would be inherently unstable," claimed Rehn.

Aug 24, 2022cointelegraphDigital Euro
Olli Rehn: Beyond crypto-mania - digital euro as monetary anchor

Speech by Mr Olli Rehn, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Finland, at an panel at University of California, Berkeley, California, 23 August 2022.

Aug 24, 2022bisDigital Euro
China Guangzhou Public Transport Launches Digital RMB Payment Function

China's Guangzhou became the first city to launch a pilot function of a digital RMB payment code to pay for bus rides.

Aug 24, 2022blockchainnewse-CNY
China begins next phase of CBDC testing with e-CNY payment for public transport

Scan and pay with e-CNY is now available in multiple Chinese cities for citizens looking to ride their local buses and subways.

Aug 23, 2022cointelegraphe-CNY