CBDCs
Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax
Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.
The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture to Launch Digital Dollar Pilots
The Digital Dollar Foundation and Accenture announced they’re launching five pilot programs to test the US central bank digital currency (CBDC) design and uses.
Former CFTC Boss' Digital Dollar Project Ready to Kick Off First US CBDC Tests
The Digital Dollar Project's first five pilots will launch during the next year.
Mastercard to Explore Applications It Can Build on Top of CBDCs
In the company’s latest quarterly earnings call, CEO Michael Miebach noted that the company is investing in smart contract technology to pair with central bank digital currencies.
US Will Not Race China to Develop a CBDC: Fed Chairman Powell
The U.S. is biding its time to see whether a CBDC was something that would be a "good thing for the people," Powell said Wednesday.
Crypto Talk With PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian
PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian discusses the significance of JPMorgan reportedly launching an actively traded bitcoin fund, crypto tax implications for institutional investors, and whether or not central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can coexist with bitcoin.
Iran Central Bank to Allow Money Changers, Banks to Pay for Imports Using Mined Crypto
The Central Bank of Iran is now allowing its banks to interact with cryptocurrencies and say mined crypto can pay for imports. “The Hash” panel discusses Iran’s changing crypto stance and the pros and cons of issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Ant Group Has Been Working With China’s Central Bank on Its CBDC Since 2017: Report
The Alibaba-affiliated company disclosed the information over the weekend at the Digital China Summit in Fuzhou.
Norway’s Central Bank to Test Technical Solutions for a CBDC Over Next Two Years
The bank said the motivation for research into CBDCs remains strong as many other central banks around the world are carrying out similar experiments.
