Bank of Russia: Digital ruble is not compulsory
Even though the use of the digital ruble remains voluntary, the Bank of Russia’s law on the CBDC is being criticized over its alleged lack of privacy rights.
Even though the use of the digital ruble remains voluntary, the Bank of Russia’s law on the CBDC is being criticized over its alleged lack of privacy rights.
CFA Institute reports that countries in the Asia-Pacific region showed the greatest support for launching CBDCs, while advanced economies eyes state-backed digital currencies with skepticism.
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In its second CBDC report, Banque de France lays out three wholesale models prioritizing interoperability over other frameworks with cross-border settlements as a top objective.
As stablecoins face heightened scrutiny from regulators, South Korean commercial banks are in the race for a worthy alternative as they prepare for a central bank digital currency.
Wyoming has confirmed that it is searching for an executive director to lead the Wyoming Stable Token Commission that will spearhead its efforts to explore the possibilities of launching a stablecoin.
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The move, which began on July 18, follows the launch of a digital yuan shopping festival organized by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited to promote the international usage of the CBDC.
Under the newly signed law, the Bank of Russia is tasked with storing digital ruble assets and will be the principal operator of the digital ruble infrastructure.
Shanghai’s plans target the development of key sectors, the protection of the environment, and improving the management of operations using blockchain and digital yuan.
The successful applicant will be in charge of creating "novel systems" around CBDCs, launching working prototypes of the system, and identifying risks associated with launching CBDCs.
U.S. Representative Warren Davidson claims CBDCs "corrupt money into a tool for coercion and control," he also called them the "financial equivalent of the Death Star."