
Central Bank Digital Currency
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21 February, 2021
Sweden extends central bank digital currency trial for another year
A trial of Sweden’s e-krona will be extended for another year to 2021, in a bid to better understand the...
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20 February, 2021
Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur...
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19 February, 2021
Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
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18 February, 2021
ECB exec proposes penalty for hoarding digital euro
Fabio Panetta wants a €3,000 threshold for digital euro users to hold, beyond which they would incur a penalty, such...
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16 February, 2021
Bank of Canada: Coronavirus could accelerate central bank digital currency
The Bank of Canada said the global health crisis had hastened the urgency of the development of its state-backed digital...
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15 February, 2021
Investors to get reprieve as India gears up for total ban on digital currencies: report
The ban will reportedly be enforced in phases, giving digital currency owners the opportunity to sell all their holdings.