Central Bank Digital Currency

Venezuela to launch digital bolivar in October, slashes six zeros from currency
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11 August, 2021

Venezuela to launch digital bolivar in October, slashes six zeros from currency

After years of experimenting with the controversial Petro digital currency, Venezuela is now set to launch the digital bolivar, the...
Here’s how Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot is taking shape, as explained by blockchain exec
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6 August, 2021

Here’s how Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot is taking shape, as explained by blockchain exec

The pilot is to take part over two stages, with the initial basic testing phase set to conclude by December...
Bank of Estonia discovers unlimited potential in digital euro pilots
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4 August, 2021

Bank of Estonia discovers unlimited potential in digital euro pilots

Eesti Pank announced it had discovered a “novel blockchain-based solution could in theory support almost unlimited numbers of payments being...
Britcoin: UK considers central bank digital currency
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2 August, 2021

Britcoin: UK considers central bank digital currency

U.K. Treasury insiders have confirmed that a task force has been established to explore how the CBDC, which some are...
Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research
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27 July, 2021

Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research

The central bank has been working on Project GIANT since 2017, conducting research on the opportunities and risks it poses...
India taking first steps towards a digital rupee to fight ‘private’ virtual currencies
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26 July, 2021

India taking first steps towards a digital rupee to fight ‘private’ virtual currencies

Rabi Sankar, deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India, noted the need for India to keep pace with other...
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