Central Bank Digital Currency

Hong Kong, France to explore cross-border CBDCs outside of mBridge
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3 July, 2024

Hong Kong, France to explore cross-border CBDCs outside of mBridge

Both Hong Kong and France will explore the interoperability of their wholesale CBDC systems via a regulatory sandbox to strengthen...
North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill
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2 July, 2024

North Carolina Assembly passes CBDC ban bill

The bill passed the Assembly in a 109-4 vote on June 26, following the passing of the state Senate in...
Louisiana passes Blockchain Basics Act, banning CBDC and protecting miners
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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...
ECB issues first digital euro ‘preparation phase’ progress report
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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,...
Switzerland extends CBDC trial by 2 years after promising early results
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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...
Tencent to participate in mBridge MVP
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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...