Russia is launching a new payment system that is “bound by no restrictions” where digital currencies could be used in cross-border payments, said Russian Finance
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US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC
Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved.
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Digital Real Pilot to Run on Ethereum-Compatible, Permissioned Blockchain
According to the Central Bank of Brazil, the digital real pilot project will use an Ethereum-compatible, permissioned blockchain for the issuance of the tokenized version
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China’s Wechat Adds Support for Digital Yuan Payments
Chinese social media platform Wechat has introduced support for the state-backed digital yuan in its popular payment app. Over a billion users will now ostensibly
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US lagging on CBDCs could spell ‘trouble’ — Crypto Council policy head
A former CIA analyst doesn’t believe the Chinese-led CBDC movement on the global stage will replace the U.S. dollar but may cause geopolitical headaches.
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China doles out millions in digital yuan in bid to boost adoption: Report
Multiple Chinese city governments have given away millions worth of e-CNY to try to promote consumption around the holiday season.
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