CBDC
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.
CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority claims its retail central bank digital currency prototype safeguards flexibility and privacy.
Stablecoins Could ‘Fundamentally Alter’ Banking System, Says US FDIC Chief
Acting FDIC head Martin Gruenberg argues that stablecoins need to mesh with regulated banking as well as the Fed’s real-time payments system and any future U.S. CBDC.
CBDC Development Necessary for US to Remain Competitive, says Congressman
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss why the U.S. should consider moving forward with a central bank digital currency.
Rep. Himes: There's Room for Both CBDCs and Private Stablecoins
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. in New York City to discuss his outlook on cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. He says there's "room for both" a private stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus, he discusses the timeline of a U.S. CBDC.