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Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Publishes Report on Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has published a report onĀ central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), more specifically, wholesale central bank Digital Currencies (wCBDCs), which may limit these digital assets to institutional use. While CBDCs continue to be debated and some jurisdictions are actively experimenting… Read More

Russia Reportedly Approved a Bitcoin and Crypto Tax Law, Recognizes Digital Currencies as Property

Earlier this week, Russia reportedly approved a cryptocurrency-focused tax law which recognizes Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-assets as property (somewhat similar to what Chinese courts has determined several years back). The legislation, which was reportedly approved on November 27, 2024, formally acknowledges Bitcoin / other virtual… Read More

CBDCs: Central Bank Digital Currencies May Boost Middle East’s Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency – Report

Central bank digital currencies or CBDCs can boost Middle East’s financial inclusion, payment efficiency, according to a comprehensive update from the IMF. 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia are exploring issuing a CBDC, the IMF update noted. Almost two-thirds of countries in… Read More

Carlos Kazuo Missao from GFT Explains How Market Dynamics May Impact Central Banks’ Approach to Digital Currencies

Americans are already choosing digital payments over traditional payment methods. Now, as digital currencies such as CBDCs gain interest around the world – as seen even more from the recent SWIFT announcement – demand stateside may create bottom-up pressure on U.S. banks ā€“ despite the… Read More

CBDCs: India Is Reportedy Testing Offline and Programmable Central Bank Digital Currencies

India is reportedly moving forward with the next few stages of its planned digital rupee pilot. This would add programmability and offline payment capability, according to a recent update. Like most major economies across the globe, India has been testing a retail CBDC or central… Read More

US Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Rejects Central Bank Digital Currencies

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has voiced strong opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), emphasizing the risks they pose to individual freedoms and privacy. In a recent social media post, Ramaswamy firmly rejected the idea of CBDCs, suggesting they pave the way for… Read More

NYDFS Superintendent Adopts Regulatory Guidance Regarding Listing of Digital Currencies

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris issued guidance which adopts enhanced requirements for coin-listing and delisting policies of DFS-regulated virtual currency entities, “updating the prior framework issued by the Department in 2020.” Superintendent Harris stated: ā€œThis guidance continues the… Read More

Stablecoin Adoption Report: Stablecoins Are Not “Stable,” But Digital Currencies Are Still in Early Stages of Development

Anneke Kosse, Marc Glowka, Ilaria Mattei, and Tara Rice have examined in a new paper whether stablecoins do actually live up to their name and whether they serve as a reliable means of payment and store of value. Senior Economist Anneke Kosse attempts to address… Read More

Digital Currencies: Safello Introduces Apple Pay, Google Pay for Crypto Purchases

Safello, the crypto exchange in the Nordics, announces the integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay, “expanding its payment options and providing customers with a seamless and secure method to purchase cryptocurrencies.” Following Safello’s recent agreement with Worldpay, “enabling the processing of card payments for… Read More

HNWIs Are Convinced that Alternative Investments like Venture Capital, Digital Currencies, Structured Products Will Provide Long-Term Returns: Report

  High-net-worth investors ā€œremain absolutely convincedā€ by alternative investments, including venture capital, cryptocurrencies, structured products, and hedge funds – “despite a wider slowdown of inflows into the sector.” The assessment from Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group, comes as media reports… Read More

Digital Currencies: Mastercard Remains Focused on Crypto Sector, Submits Trademark Application for Blockchain-based Transactions

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is continuing its move into the volatile crypto sector. The payments giant has submitted a trademark application claiming plans for software for crypto and blockchain/DLT transactions, as well as interconnecting virtual asset service providers for crypto transfers. It appears as if Mastercard… Read More

CBDCs: Ripple Launches Platform for Development of Central Bank Digital Currencies, Stablecoins

With more than 90% of countries exploring, developing and implementing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a way to increase financial inclusion and lower the cost and risk of domestic and cross-border payment processes, Ripple is announcing the Ripple CBDC Platform, which is described as… Read More

CBDCs: Volante Technologies Partners Expect Central Bank Digital Currencies to Lead Payments Sector

Volante Technologies, the global provider of cloud payments and financial messaging solutions to accelerate digital transformation, has released a partner-authored paper featuring insights “into the banking sector and projections for innovation-driven growth.” The report, the first in an annual series, “incorporates contributions from fifteen global… Read More

Crypto Payments: Ralph Lauren Now Accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Other Digital Currencies via BitPay

Ralph Lauren is now accepting cryptocurreny payments at its Miami Design District Store. BitPay is pleased to announce Ralph Lauren, the brand that defines “modern luxury” and timeless style, accepts digital currency payments at its new store in the Miami Design District. This store reportedly… Read More

Exploring the Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies – Washington, DC / Virtual

An in-person and live-streamed Cato policy forum titled ā€œExploring the Risks of Central Bank Digital Currenciesā€ on Thursday, March 9 from 1-2 pm EST. The Cato Institute is pleased to welcome Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN) to provide an opening address as the first member of… Read More

The CBDC Revolution: Global Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies – London

The Digital Pound Foundation and Global Policy Institute invite you to join us in London’s Canary Wharf on Monday 24 April for our FREE event – The CBDC Revolution: Global Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies. This full day event is anticipated to spark some… Read More

Nubank Adds More Digital Currencies to Nubank Cripto Experience

In yet another step towards democratizing access to the world of cryptocurrencies in Latin America, Nubank (NYSE: NU) announced two more digital currencies as part of the Nubank Cripto experience, currently “available to more than 67 million of customers in Brazil.” Launched in May “with… Read More

Martin Dobelle: Engage Labs CEO Says Digital Currencies Could Become Key Part of Campaign Finance

We recently caught up with Martin Dobelle, CEO at Engage Labs, which is set to launch soon, and will be leveraging technology “to empower citizens for democratic participation in the digital age.” Engage claims it is a Public Benefit Corporation. According to Engage Labs, to… Read More

TripleA Enables Bigo Liveā€™s Users to Pay with Digital Currencies

Bigo Live, which claims to be one of the worldā€™s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms, has enabled their users to top up accounts by paying “with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).” Powered by licensed crypto payment gateway TripleA,… Read More

ICYMI: ECB Panel on Central Bank Digital Currencies. A Digital Euro

It has been widely reported that the European Central Bank (ECB), has selected Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) alongside CaixaBank, Worldline AS, Nexi SpA, and EPI, to participate in a prototyping exercise as part of a review of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or digital Euro. The… Read More

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