Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of
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CBDCs aren’t about solving today’s problems — Australia’s CBDC lead
Dilip Rao, a former Ripple executive who’s now leading Australia’s CBDC pilot, has been examining 14 possible use cases of central bank digital currencies.
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Russia to Trial Digital Asset Settlements in Foreign Trade
Bank of Russia plans to pilot cross-border payments using digital assets and central bank digital currencies, according to a deputy governor. The top executive believes
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AIs and fries: Wendy’s to trial chatbot drive-thru operator
Wendy’s says its “FreshAI” bot will reduce costs, allowing funds to be focused elsewhere, but others worry that eventually, those less skilled will be jobless.
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Iran’s Crypto Rial Project Enters Trial Phase
The pre-trial stage of the project to introduce a digital Iranian rial has been completed successfully, the country’s central bank announced. The authorities in Tehran
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Bank of Japan to Launch Digital Yen CBDC Pilot Later This Year
The Bank of Japan is preparing to launch a pilot test for a digital yen, its central bank digital currency (CBDC), later this year. Shinichi
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