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Mercados

CBDCs May Be Disruptive for Financial Systems, Fitch Ratings Says

“Widespread adoption of CBDCs may be disruptive for financial systems if associated risks are not managed,” warn Fitch Ratings analysts.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is taking a more cautious approach towards CBDCs than in many other countries, including China.

Política

No Reason to Fear Central Bank Digital Currencies

Fears that CBDCs could cause financial instability and increase surveillance are misplaced, says our columnist.

The Bank of England

Política

A Central Bank Digital Currency Would Be Bad for the US

Calls to "catch" China on digital currency downplay the promise of open financial technology, says Circle's head of global policy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Vídeos

‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC

The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.

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Vídeos

Binance Under Fire; Internet Giant Naver Takes on South Korea’s CBDC

The Asian crypto industry reacts to the US Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service money laundering probe into Binance. In South Korea, the nation’s largest internet company plans to join Bank of Korea’s CBDC ventures. Over in Singapore, Southeast Asia’s largest lender DBS Bank expands its crypto services for its private bank clients by launching a crypto trust solution. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Política

Bank of England Official: It's 'Probable' UK Will Launch a Digital Currency

Sir Jon Cunliffe expressed the concern that consumers may find stablecoins more attractive than bank offerings.

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Tecnologia

What If Somebody Hacks the Money Pipeline Next?

The Colonial Pipeline saga illustrates what may be a vulnerability with digital currency issued by central banks.

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Vídeos

Card-Based Digital Yuan Wallet Manufacturer to Use Fingerprint ID Tech

China’s Chutian Dragon, a smarts cards manufacturer, is reportedly making a card-based wallet for the digital yuan with fingerprint identification technology. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the global direction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), surveillance, and tracking.

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