The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision has affirmed that the U.S. central bank is “a long way” from making a decision on whether to
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US Lawmaker: Americans Don’t Need CBDC That Can Track Purchases Like China’s Digital Yuan
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the privacy risks of the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). “Americans have a right to
Read moreCentral Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain enable the future of payments
The financial world has been revolutionized by blockchain technology, which has enabled peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. The introduction of Central Bank Digital
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US Congressman Warren Davidson: ‘Banning CBDC Is Essential to America’s Fintech Future’
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has railed against central bank digital currencies (CBDC), stating that enacting a ban on these instruments is “essential” for the future
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Canadians have ‘weak incentives’ to use a CBDC: Bank of Canada
A central bank discussion paper found that the majority of Canadians have little trouble accessing financial services, which gives them little reason to use a
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Nigerian Central Bank Says Amended CBDC Model to Ensure Increased Volumes and Wallet Activity
The Nigerian central bank has said it is amending the model of its central bank digital currency and is hopeful that such an exercise will
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