Privacy most important factor for digital euro, ECB survey finds
Among the responses, the bank said it had received a number of helpful technical contributions on how best to realize the digital euro.
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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 40: ICO making US comeback, CBDC pilot programs, and Bitcoin SV DevCon 2021
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce has updated her proposal to let digital currency startups sell tokens as initial coin offerings (ICOs) without going against the rule of law.
Pakistan is studying CBDC for financial inclusion
The governor of the State Bank of Pakistan believes that a state-back digital rupee can bring two-fold benefits to the country.
Sweden central bank concludes first phase digital currency trials
The main obstacle encountered during the trial was scalability, which it identified as a potential bottleneck to adoption, according to Riksbank.
Digital yuan pilot moves to southern Hainan province
In its latest test, the PBoC has partnered with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s Haikou branch and the Sansha city municipal government.
Digital ruble highest form of money, Russia says
Russia’s central bank may roll out digital ruble early 2022. The project is focused on replacing other digital currencies in the country.
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 39: Celebrity investors eye next NFT, Tokenized releases API, and Japan takes first step to future with digital yen
A list of celebrity tech investors is looking into the latest buzzword in the blockchain industry—non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Japan central bank kicks off digital yen feasibility study
The central bank of Japan has started the first phase of a feasibility study with a goal of testing the CBDC’s basic functions including issuance, distribution and redemption.
ECB chief: Digital euro could take 4 years
ECB President Christine Lagarde set out the intricate decision making process involved for the bank in a Bloomberg interview, in which she indicated it may be 2025 before any digital currency would be ready.
Germany’s federal bank tests blockchain payment system sans CBDC
The test bridges the gap between mainstream finance and blockchain technology without relying on a central bank digital currency.
Bank of Japan forms new committee to coordinate CBDC efforts
The Liaison and Coordination Committee will focus on facilitating smooth implementation of the proof of concept for the central bank digital currency.
Chinese banks open for digital yuan wallet applications
The move is being seen as a widening of the scope of trials of the digital currency, following successful regional pilots across the country.
