CBDC


Videos

Global Sanctions Against Russia Opened a New Door for China’s Digital Yuan?

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow Darrell Duffie joins “First Mover” to discuss new research from the Hoover Institute regarding China’s digital yuan and the geopolitical implications of central bank digital currencies (CDBCs).

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Finance

Central Bank of Brazil Selects Partners to Assist With CBDC

The bank wants to evaluate use cases for a digital real and its technological feasibility.

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Policy

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo on Russian Sanctions, CBDCs and Dollar Hegemony

If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: China CBDC Is No Government Version of Bitcoin; Terra's Luna, Other Altcoins Jump

The eCNY and other CBDCs are digital versions of cash issued by a central bank, unlike bitcoin which has no single issuing authority; bitcoin surpassed $39,000 on Tuesday before dropping into the red.

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Videos

Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister on Russia-Ukraine Tension, State of Crypto in the Country

Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation Deputy Minister and head of Diia City Project, discusses his vantage point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions and their impact on the local business climate and crypto community.

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Policy

Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban

Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia.

Elvira Nabiullina, Russia central bank chief. (Anton Veselov/Shutterstock)

Policy

Indian Finance Minister Says RBI Is on Board With New Crypto Rules

Sitharaman downplayed concerns of disagreements between the central bank and the government on crypto.

RBI entrance in New Delhi, India