
Central Bank Digital Currency
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1 July, 2024
Louisiana passes Blockchain Basics Act, banning CBDC and protecting miners
Louisiana has joined Ohio and Mississippi in passing the law that also protects the right to self-custody and guarantees the...
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1 July, 2024
ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report
The European Union is a step closer to realizing its vision for an EU-wide CBDC with its first comprehensive update,...
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27 June, 2024
Switzerland extends CBDC trial by 2 years after promising early results
Project Helvetia III will continue its run until 2026, with more firms expected to join the initiative, laying a solid...
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27 June, 2024
Tencent to participate in mBridge MVP
Through its domestic payments platform, Tenpay Global, Tencent has been testing mBridge payments for e-commerce exports and will participate in...
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25 June, 2024
IMF’s work on CBDCs and digital currencies is straining its budget
The IMF has suggested it may reduce its output frequency, provide lighter analysis and give general policy advice, adding that...
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25 June, 2024
CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF
IMF says Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries can significantly benefit from CBDCs but urges caution as they come with...