19 stories tagged #CBDC

  1. Bank of England Favors Tokenized Deposits Over Stablecoins
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    Bank of England Favors Tokenized Deposits Over Stablecoins

    BoE Deputy Governor outlines plans for a multi-money retail system, prioritizing tokenized bank deposits over stablecoins.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
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    Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation

    Secretary Bessent pushes for CLARITY Act to bring crypto onshore, opposes CBDCs, and aims to make the US a global crypto hub.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto Law, Bans CBDC Payments
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    South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto Law, Bans CBDC Payments

    South Carolina blocks CBDC payments and protects crypto mining and staking with new legislation HB 4256.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. BoE Deputy Governor: Tokenization Could Cut Costs, Boost Competition
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    BoE Deputy Governor: Tokenization Could Cut Costs, Boost Competition

    Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden outlines how tokenization may reduce costs and speed settlement, while maintaining central bank money's anchor role.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Japan's Central Bank Chief Urges Unified Digital Currency Framework
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    Japan's Central Bank Chief Urges Unified Digital Currency Framework

    Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino calls for integrating stablecoins and CBDCs to prevent monetary system fragmentation.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Bank of Korea Governor Pivots to CBDCs, Sidelines Stablecoins
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    Bank of Korea Governor Pivots to CBDCs, Sidelines Stablecoins

    New Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song prioritizes central bank digital currencies and bank-issued tokens, notably omitting stablecoins in his first policy address.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Australia's $17 Billion Crypto Future Hinges on Clear Regulation
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    Australia's $17 Billion Crypto Future Hinges on Clear Regulation

    Australia stands to gain $17 billion annually from digital assets, but regulatory uncertainty is the primary barrier to unlocking this potential.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Bank of Korea Nominee Prioritizes CBDC Over Stablecoins
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    Bank of Korea Nominee Prioritizes CBDC Over Stablecoins

    Bank of Korea nominee Shin Hyun-song backs a central bank digital currency model, envisioning a limited role for stablecoins, emphasizing AML and compliance.

    last mo. 1 min read