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Boston’s Federal Reserve Bank and MIT to Tackle Digital Currency Research

Fed Governor Lael Brainard shares updates about the U.S. digital currency initiative and why it is crucial to understand CBDCs.

Aug 14, 2020cointelegraphProject Hamilton
Thailand’s Central Bank Eyes DeFi Use Cases for Its Digital Baht

Thailand’s central bank assesses the chances of bringing centralized and decentralized together.

Aug 14, 2020cointelegraphInthanon
New Blockchain Platform Aims to Help Countries Issue CBDCs More Easily

Blockchain company Apollo Fintech touts its new system as tonic for national digital currency headaches.

Aug 13, 2020cointelegraphe-CNY
First Blockchain National Currency Platform Ready for Central Banks’ CBDC Issuance

The blockchain national currency platform issued by blockchain company Apollo Fintech was finalized and completed on August 12.

Aug 13, 2020blockchainnews
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Area to Launch China’s Digital Yuan

China’s CBDC is on its way to Hong Kong.

Aug 12, 2020cointelegraphe-CNY
China Hand-Picks the Greater Bay Area Surrounding Hong Kong to be the First to Deploy its CBDC

China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been successfully launched earlier this year and the country is currently continuing its path towards fully launching its digital currency electroni

Aug 12, 2020blockchainnewse-CNY
Richard Stallman: A Discussion on Freedom, Privacy & Cryptocurrencies

Dr. Stallman spent most of his time advocating for free software, but nowadays, he has been adopting a critical stance on cryptocurrencies.

Aug 8, 2020cointelegraph
Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour: Opening remarks - Forum on Central Bank Foreign Currency Operations

Opening remarks by Mr Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia), at the OSSP-BNM-SEACEN Forum on Central Bank Foreign Currency Operations, Kuala Lumpur, 6 August 2020.

Aug 7, 2020bis
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Believes Deregulating Crypto Does Not Necessarily Propel Technical Innovation

After assuming the helm of Japan’s Financial Services Agency mandated with overseeing the monetary sector in July, Ryozo Himino has voiced his reservation of promoting cryptocurrency trading.

Aug 6, 2020blockchainnews
China’s State-Run Banks Reportedly Testing Wallet for Digital Yuan

State-owned commercial banks in China are reportedly testing a wallet for the country's forthcoming digital yuan.

Aug 6, 2020cointelegraphe-CNY
China’s Major State-Run Commercial Banks Test CBDC Digital Wallet

China’s major state-run banks are testing out its central bank digital currency (CBDC) digital wallet application. The Chinese central bank, having said that its CBDC, also known as digital currenc

Aug 6, 2020blockchainnewse-CNY
Alipay and WeChat Pay Could Be Casualties of China's Digital Yuan

Still strategizing to curb the dominance of Alipay and WeChat Pay, the People’s Bank of China will be using its DCEP system to break the cashless payment duopoly.

Aug 5, 2020blockchainnewse-CNY
Russia’s Largest Bank, Sberbank, Is Considering Issuing its Own Stablecoin after Country Introduces New Crypto Law

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is considering issuing its own stablecoin after country introduces new crypto law.

Aug 5, 2020crowdfundinsider
Deregulating Crypto Could Spark More Speculation Says Japan's FSA

“Deregulating Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies may not necessarily promote technical innovation,” says Japan’s new top financial regulator.

Aug 5, 2020cointelegraphe-CNY
China’s Digital Yuan to Reportedly Target Dominance of Alibaba and Tencent

China’s central bank may be planning to use its digital currency to curb the dominance of Alibaba and Tencent in the digital payments sector.

Aug 4, 2020cointelegraphe-CNY