The Bank of Russia reports on the first digital ruble tests as planned but continues to fight against Bitcoin adoption.
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Sanctions and trade: Iran aims to develop a central bank digital currency
While the central bank announced its intention to launch a CBDC, exact details are still scarce.
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European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next Year
The executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month. The European Commission will also
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‘Bank of Jamaica Will Roll Out Digital Jamaican Dollar in 2022,’ Says Prime Minister
According to an announcement from Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness the Bank of Jamaica plans to “roll out” its central bank digital currency (CBDC) after
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Bahrain Central Bank Completes Cross-Border Transfer Test Using JPMorgan Blockchain
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), working in partnership with Bank ABC, recently announced it had successfully tested the transfer of funds across borders using
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Kenyan Central Bank Document Discusses Benefits and Risks Posed by CBDC — Public Asked to Comment
Kenya’s central bank has acknowledged in a recently released document that a central bank digital currency could potentially benefit the country’s financial system. The bank,
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