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Sweden CBDC phase 3 trials focus on governance, programmability issues
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17 April, 2023

Sweden CBDC phase 3 trials focus on governance, programmability issues

Riksbank noted that it faces multiple design options for the governance of its CBDC, dubbed e-krona, each offering distinct benefits...
G7 pledges to assist developing nations with CBDCs under global framework
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17 April, 2023

G7 pledges to assist developing nations with CBDCs under global framework

Japan's finance diplomat Masato Kanda stated that launching CBDCs pose significant risks to the financial systems, and as head of...
Calgary police team up with Chainalysis for new investigation center
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16 April, 2023

Calgary police team up with Chainalysis for new investigation center

The center will provide blockchain training for law enforcement across the region and offer 24/7 case support for local law...
Zambia’s digital asset regulation tests to end in June
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16 April, 2023

Zambia’s digital asset regulation tests to end in June

ICT Minister Felix Mutati says the country is concluding tests that stimulate real-world digital asset use as a first step...
Jamaica’s finance ministry launches incentive program to trigger CBDC growth
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16 April, 2023

Jamaica’s finance ministry launches incentive program to trigger CBDC growth

Since its launch in 2022, about 190,000 Jamaicans have signed up for the JAM-DEX wallet, with total transaction activity valued...
Singapore central bank working on digital asset banking standards
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16 April, 2023

Singapore central bank working on digital asset banking standards

The MAS is in a working group with banks and authorities to develop standards for banks to onboard VASPs; however,...
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