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Rep. Warren Davidson on Crypto's Role in Politics, Future of Regulation
Ahead of Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) discusses the role of blockchain technology on Capitol Hill, also breaking down key crypto legislation to watch. Where is the future of the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape headed? Plus, the outlook for stablecoins and why they would be a "much better alternative than a central bank digital currency (CBDC)."
Bank of Korea Tested NFT Trading, Remittances With CBDC: Report
The central bank recently completed a 10-month-long experiment of a digital South Korean won.
CBDCs May Need Global Regulation, EU Commissioner Says
Paolo Gentiloni says a series of international agreements may be needed to stop state-backed digital currencies from infringing on countries' sovereignty.
Singapore's MAS Starts Wholesale CBDC Project Ubin+ for Cross-Border Payments
The project comes a day after the central bank announced new projects aimed at trade finance and wealth management.
France, Switzerland, Singapore to Test DeFi in Forex Markets
The countries' central banks started Project Mariana because they think decentralization could be the future of finance.
Privacy Protection a Top Issue for Digital Yuan: China's Central Bank Governor
"We must strike a delicate balance between protecting privacy and combating illicit activities," said Yi Gang.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Completes Phase 1 of CBDC Project, With More Trials to Come
The first part of the project found there was no urgent need for a retail CDBC, although the bank said it wanted to be prepared in case that changes.
India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1
A pilot for a retail version will start within a month.
Kazakhstan to Integrate CBDC on BNB Chain, Binance CEO Says
The National Bank of Kazakhstan will integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Binance's blockchain network BNB Chain, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said on Thursday. "The Hash" hosts discuss why this could be a historic moment for the BNB ecosystem and digital money at large.
Central Bank of Turkey Plans to Launch a CBDC in 2023
The proposal was mentioned in the executive branch's annual plan presented on Monday.
