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Wahid loves to write, especially about Digital Currency and Blockchain. He started his blogging journey in 2017 and turned to digital currency in 2019. Wahid is interested in tech, chess and DeFi. He aims to promote decentralization to everyone on the planet.

Article by Wahid Pessarlay

China’s digital yuan wins big in cross-border pilot but potential pitfalls threaten efforts
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1 November, 2022

China’s digital yuan wins big in cross-border pilot but potential pitfalls threaten efforts

China's adoption rates of its digital yuan have soared since its introduction, but privacy concerns and a gloomy economic outlook...
Visa delves deeper into virtual currencies with trademark applications
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1 November, 2022

Visa delves deeper into virtual currencies with trademark applications

Competition in the payments industry heats up as Visa looks to become a key player in the digital asset sector,...
Turkey’s central bank set to launch state-backed digital currency in 2023
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31 October, 2022

Turkey’s central bank set to launch state-backed digital currency in 2023

Turkey is slated to roll out its digital lira in 2023 as part of its goal to reach the unbanked...
UAE central bank completes CBDC pilot, eyes international usage for cross-border payments
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30 October, 2022

UAE central bank completes CBDC pilot, eyes international usage for cross-border payments

Apart from improving cross-border payments, CBUAE’s governor noted that the pilot was also targeted at enhancing the local financial sector...
Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption
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30 October, 2022

Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption

The lack of clarity on CBDCs and virtual currencies among Nigerians led to a slump in eNaira adoption rates, forcing...
Vietnam PM calls for more detailed digital currency regulation
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29 October, 2022

Vietnam PM calls for more detailed digital currency regulation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is calling for action as he believes “it is necessary to study appropriate sanctions, and...

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