According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of development.
Read more‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin.
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Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress
Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration
Read moreReserve Bank of India expanding cross-border payments platform
According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country.
Read moreTexas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker
The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day.
Read moreNorway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.
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