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NEM Launches “Next Generation” Enterprise Blockchain Symbol, to Be Used in Whiskey Fund, CBDC

The NEM Group has announced the launch of the 'next generation' proof of stake enterprise-level blockchain called 'Symbol.' The blockchain utilizes a native cryptocurrency 'XYM.' NEM states that Symbol is designed to be interoperable, supporting public/private hybrid models, trustless cross-chain swaps, and with its APIs

Mar 15, 2021crowdfundinsider
BoT says prototype corporate CBDC boosted efficiency

Thai central bank says DLT allowed cement firm to integrate payments systems with suppliers

Mar 12, 2021centralbankingInthanon
Jamaica to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency in 2022

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance Nigel Clarke has announced that the country intends to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2022.

Mar 12, 2021blockchainnewsSand Dollar
China’s blockchain ambitions set in stone after mention in national five-year plan

China's latest five-year plan mentions blockchain technology specifically and signals an increasing focus on the research of emerging technologies.

Mar 12, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
Bank of Russia to start digital ruble trials in 2022

The Bank of Russia hopes to complete a prototype platform for a digital ruble by the end of 2021.

Mar 11, 2021cointelegraphDigital Ruble
Chinese banks pilot digital yuan at Shanghai department stores

The Bank of Communications and China Construction Bank conducted digital yuan trials at two major department stores in Shanghai.

Mar 11, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
South Korean Shinhan Bank pilots digital currency platform with LG CNS

South Korean commercial bank Shinhan Bank has built a digital won pilot platform in collaboration with LG CNS.

Mar 10, 2021cointelegraphDigital Won
Hosting a CBDC? Only one of Bitcoin, Ethereum or XRP can do it, says report

Not all cryptocurrencies have the attributes desired by central banks for hosting CBDCs.

Mar 8, 2021cointelegraph
The United Arab Emirates’ green digitization vision

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for sustainable digitization of the economy, and the UAE is accepting the challenge.

Mar 6, 2021cointelegraphAber
Law Decoded: Closing remarks on the future of crypto law, March 5

The final Law Decoded moves away from specific news to reflect on the biggest legal issues facing crypto.

Mar 5, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
Eddie Yue: Why challenges reinforce Hong Kong's value as an international financial centre

Keynote speech by Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, at the Asian Academy of International Law Conference "Why challenges reinforce Hong Kong's value as an international financial centre", 26 February 2021.

Mar 4, 2021bis
Central bank digital currency a mixed blessing, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India has described central bank digital currencies as a mixed bag in its report on currency and finance for 2020 to 2021.

Mar 1, 2021cointelegraphDigital Rupee
China: WeiyangX Fintech Review

NUCC: Online Payment Transactions Reach ¥4.98 Trillion During the Spring Festival Holiday During the Spring Festival Holiday of 2021 (February 11th to February 17th), NetsUnion Clearing Corporation (NUCC) processed a total of 7.937 billion online payment transactions, equal to 4.98 trillion yuan. Compared with the

Feb 28, 2021crowdfundinsiderInthanon
Three Caribbean central banks announce new CBDC projects

Bank of Jamaica plans CBDC pilot, while Bahamas and ECCB upgrade existing projects

Feb 26, 2021centralbankingSand Dollar
China’s CBDC is about domestic dominance, not beating the dollar

The notion of China racing to launch a CBDC that will end U.S. monetary supremacy doesn't hold up if you look at the facts on the ground.

Feb 26, 2021cointelegraphProject Hamilton