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Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira Goes Live

The official unveiling of the eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), happened Monday. It is designed to complement the country's physical currency, not replace it, according to an official announcement. This comes as Nigeria banned crypto transactions within its banking sector in February. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest digital payments momentum from Nigeria signaling further control of the money supply, and the wider outlook for CBDCs at large.

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Nigeria Central Bank Launches CBDC ‘eNaira’

Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, is live following an announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari Monday. Olumide Adesina, CoinDesk contributor and Nigeria-based certified investment trader, discusses the potential impact of the launch for financial inclusion, privacy, and decentralized crypto.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler: A Ban on Crypto Would Be ‘Up to Congress’

Responding to whether the SEC had any plans to follow China’s lead in banning cryptocurrency in favor of a prospective central bank digital currency (CBDC), SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Tuesday, “No, that would be up to Congress,” suggesting the agency has no plans to ban crypto.

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Rep. Tom Emmer on Crypto Regulation, CBDCs, Infrastructure Bill

During Thursday’s House Financial Services Committee meeting, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he does not intend to ban cryptocurrencies but signaled stablecoins need greater regulatory oversight. Committee member Rep. Tom Emmer (D-Minn.) reacts.

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Policy

O Banco da Reserva da Nova Zelândia busca contribuição pública sobre o dólar digital antes do prazo de dezembro

O banco disse em seus documentos que vê tendências no uso de dinheiro que “apresentam uma oportunidade” para considerar a ampliação do dinheiro do banco central.

Pedestrians walk past the Reserve Bank of New Zealand headquarters in Wellington. (Birgit Krippner/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Bank of England to Intervene on Digital Currency ‘Programming’

“The Hash” panel discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for the Bank of England reportedly telling its ministers to decide whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) should be “programmable,” allowing the issuer to control the way the recipient spends it.

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Finance

Ripple para pilotar CBDC do Butão usando razão privada

O teste faz parte da meta do Butão de levar sua população a um status de inclusão financeira de 85% até 2023.

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China to Build Global Clearing Network for Mobile Payments Using Digital Yuan

According to the People's Daily, China aims to build an international clearing and settlement network for mobile payments using the digital yuan, saying renminbi (RMB) internationalization is inevitable. Meanwhile, the central government is tightening its grip on control as it's now issuing guidance for time spent on video games. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest on ​China's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, its implications for global finance, and if China's political model impedes innovation.

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Markets

35 bancos chineses adicionam Yuan digital a aplicativos enquanto credores se preparam para adoção: relatório

Outros 94 bancos planejam acessar o CBDC por meio de uma plataforma de compensação.

Customers at a coffee shop in Beijing can use the digital yuan to pay.

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Teste de CBDC na Tailândia para testar uso como substituto de dinheiro

O CBDC será usado para "atividades semelhantes a dinheiro em escala limitada", como pagamento de bens e serviços.

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