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Trump Rejects CBDC, Embraces Crypto: A Tale of Presidential Peculiarity

In a shocking turn of events that nobody could have possibly predicted (except for maybe…

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Webinar June 9 2024. Israel’s Call to Transform Financial Technology

In the pulsating heart of financial innovation, where the world of payments intertwines with the…

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The Digital Yuan Dilemma: A Nation’s Struggle for Adoption

In the bustling streets of Suzhou, China, a subtle revolution in currency is quietly underway.…

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BIS – Project Agorá Invites Private Sector to Redefine Cross-Border Payments

In a significant advancement poised to transform global finance, Project Agorá, led by the Bank…

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Governor Das Unveils India’s CBDC Strategy: Offline CBDC

In a momentous announcement that reverberated through the corridors of global finance, RBI Governor Shaktikanta…

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Switzerland’s Wholesale CBDC Odyssey with Thomas Jordan

In a captivating address at the BIS Innovation Hub Summit, Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the…

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SWIFT’s Odyssey in CBDC Interoperability

In the intricate web of international finance, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)…

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IndusInd Bank Pioneers Sustainable Finance with Programmable CBDC Pilot

As the global community grapples with the twin challenges of economic development and environmental sustainability,…

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Russia’s Crypto Crackdown: The Digital Ruble Takes Center Stage

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Russia is intensifying its…

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WEF Report- The Promise of Wholesale CBDCs in Global Finance

In a world where the pace of technological advancement seems to outstrip our ability to comprehend its implications, the realm of finance is not immune to the winds of change.…

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BIS Reveals: Thomas Jordan’s Speech Contradicts Media Falsehoods on CBDC

In a recent conference titled "Towards the future monetary system," hosted in Zurich on April 8, 2024, Mr. Thomas Jordan, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National…

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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Briefing on CBDCs

In the Caribbean, the advent of Retail Central Bank Digital Currencies (rCBDCs) promised a revolutionary shift from cash-based economies to digital ones. However, despite the ambitious goals set forth by…

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Russia’s Quest for Financial Sovereignty – CBDC in 7 years

In a pivotal moment for the future of finance in Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, the Governor of the Bank of Russia, has unveiled the latest developments surrounding the country's central bank…

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Project Leonidas: Italy’s Leap into the Future of Banking with wCBDC

In a noteworthy revelation, the Italian Banking Association (ABI) declared the successful completion of its Project Leonidas trial, which focused on the implementation of a wholesale central bank digital currency…

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Join the Journey: Project mBridge Seeks Private Sector Innovator

In a remarkable stride toward a more connected world, Project mBridge has reached a significant milestone by attaining the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. This achievement not only marks a…

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Qatar Central Bank Takes Groundbreaking Step Towards Digital Economy

Doha, June 02 (QNA) - In a bold move reflecting Qatar Central Bank's (QCB) commitment to spearheading digital transformation in the financial sector, the institution announced on Sunday the successful…

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G20’s Project Rialto: A Vision for Global Financial Integration

In the dynamic realm of global finance, a groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine the landscape of cross-border transactions. Introducing Project Rialto—an ambitious undertaking spearheaded by the Bank for International…

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Discovering Tokenized Real Assets in Trials of Hong Kong’s CBDC

Hong Kong's foray into central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials marks a momentous step forward in the realm of digital currencies and asset tokenization within the financial industry. Collaborating with…

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The Bahamas’ Transformation into a Digital Financial Leader

In a bold move to redefine its financial landscape, in 2018, the Bahamas has embarked on a groundbreaking project to introduce the Sand Dollar, a central bank digital currency (CBDC).…

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Qatar Central Bank Takes Groundbreaking Step Towards Digital Economy

Doha, June 02 (QNA) - In a bold move reflecting Qatar Central Bank's (QCB) commitment to spearheading digital transformation in the financial sector, the institution announced on Sunday the successful…

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mBridge Chronicles: Navigating Geopolitical Storms in Cross-Border Payments

In a world where financial systems are constantly evolving, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) announcement last year about the imminent launch of the mBridge DLT solution for cross-border payments…

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