Finance

70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’
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26 December, 2024

70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’

The New Zealand central bank released the results of its public consultation, revealing people aren’t interested, with security and privacy...
India makes strides in CBDC use cases in 2024
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25 December, 2024

India makes strides in CBDC use cases in 2024

While India has set no target date for a CBDC rollout, throughout 2024, the country explored its digital rupee extensively,...
ESMA publishes final guidelines as MiCA looms
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24 December, 2024

ESMA publishes final guidelines as MiCA looms

ESMA released the final policy documents just two weeks before MiCA takes full effect, but it remains to be seen...
India’s UPI sees phenomenal growth as digital payments soar
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24 December, 2024

India’s UPI sees phenomenal growth as digital payments soar

India's digital payments ecosystem flourished in 2024 with the growing popularity of UPI in daily transactions not just within the...
Ukraine eyes legalization of digital assets in early 2025
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24 December, 2024

Ukraine eyes legalization of digital assets in early 2025

Lawmakers in Ukraine are deliberating on a new proposal—which the IMF was involved in drafting—that would legalize and tax digital...
Macau plans to launch CBDC and link it to digital yuan, e-HKD
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24 December, 2024

Macau plans to launch CBDC and link it to digital yuan, e-HKD

The Macau government has published its white paper for a retail e-pataca, with plans to connect it to mainland China...