
Article by Wahid Pessarlay
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28 July, 2023
Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong can now use digital yuan to pay in select stores
The move, which began on July 18, follows the launch of a digital yuan shopping festival organized by the Bank...
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27 July, 2023
OpenAI plans ChatGPT Android launch in bid to extend market share from rivals
ChatGPT's Android version allows users to sync their history on multiple devices and will be free to download. Experts also...
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27 July, 2023
China: Shanghai unveils plan to improve economy using blockchain, metaverse, CBDCs
Shanghai’s plans target the development of key sectors, the protection of the environment, and improving the management of operations using...
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27 July, 2023
Federal Reserve of San Francisco seeks senior digital currency architect for CBDC project
The successful applicant will be in charge of creating "novel systems" around CBDCs, launching working prototypes of the system, and...
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26 July, 2023
Pakistan’s central bank confirms CBDC development, seeks to catch up with industry pioneers
The State Bank of Pakistan’s CBDC pilot is expected to be carried out in stages, roping in the Pakistani commercial...
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26 July, 2023
China eyes cross-border trade with Singapore as CBDC nears $250B transactions
Apart from integrating a new wave of cross-border functionalities in its digital yuan, China is looking to drive adoption rates...
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