Iran officially unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Sunday during a ceremony attended by Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin
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Iran Launches Digital Rial Pilot on Kish Island
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has announced the initiation of a pilot scheme to introduce the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) on the
Read moreIran to launch public CBDC pilot in June
Unlike other types of electronic money in Iran, the digital rial doesn’t require interbank settlement to transfer funds between buyers and sellers.
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Ripple Working With 10 Governments Globally, CEO Reveals in Rediscovered Interview
In a resurfaced video clip, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that his crypto firm is collaborating with around 10 governments globally on central bank digital
Read moreEthiopia takes first step toward CBDC in economic reform
The country plans to have a legal framework and regulatory sandbox in place for CBDC introduction “as necessary.”
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CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The
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