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China’s digital yuan used for crude oil deal: report

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3 November, 2023

China’s digital yuan used for crude oil deal: report

China's digital yuan makes its mark in a landmark crude oil transaction, underscoring its growing significance in cross-border trade and...

Indian banks to boost volume of CBDC transactions through incentives

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Wahid Pessarlay

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2 November, 2023

Indian banks to boost volume of CBDC transactions through incentives

With cashbacks and reward points, the Reserve Bank of India and other participating banks are hoping for a higher digital...

Hong Kong forms CBDC expert group emphasizing interoperability, privacy

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Wahid Pessarlay

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2 November, 2023

Hong Kong forms CBDC expert group emphasizing interoperability, privacy

Hong Kong has established an expert group for central bank digital currency comprised of academics who will focus on research,...

CBDCs have way more utility beyond digital money, nChain researchers say

Interviews

Wahid Pessarlay

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1 November, 2023

CBDCs have way more utility beyond digital money, nChain researchers say

In this CoinGeek Backstage episode, nChain researchers Luigi Lunardon and Federico Barbacovi share insights on how CBDCs are poised for...

ECB’s Ulrich Bindseil on the next phase of the digital euro project

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Jordan Atkins

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30 October, 2023

ECB’s Ulrich Bindseil on the next phase of the digital euro project

The digital euro project enters a new phase following the conclusion of the investigatory period, but while the EU inches...

Bank of Spain backs digital euro to enhance electronic payments

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Wahid Pessarlay

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29 October, 2023

Bank of Spain backs digital euro to enhance electronic payments

As the European Union makes headways in its CBDC exploration, Spain formally voices its support for the digital euro, which...

Argentina digital peso legislation in the works ahead of mainstream CBDC launch

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Wahid Pessarlay

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28 October, 2023

Argentina digital peso legislation in the works ahead of mainstream CBDC launch

Argentine central bank sets sights on digital peso legislation, as CBDC developments spark a debate amid economic challenges.

Standard Chartered wraps up offline e-HKD CBDC trial

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Wahid Pessarlay

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28 October, 2023

Standard Chartered wraps up offline e-HKD CBDC trial

Standard Chartered (Hong Kong) has completed a pilot program testing offline functionalities of a CBDC, focusing on areas with limited...

Brazilian central banker talks about new payment system, CBDCs, digital payments

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Gavin Lucas

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27 October, 2023

Brazilian central banker talks about new payment system, CBDCs, digital payments

The Brazil central bank boss sees CBDC's potential, arguing that if every country has a digital currency that it could...

Reserve Bank of India launches wholesale CBDC pilot for short-term loans

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Wahid Pessarlay

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26 October, 2023

Reserve Bank of India launches wholesale CBDC pilot for short-term loans

Under the wholesale CBDC pilot, the RBI will test the viability of atomic settlements using blockchain plus the additional functionality...

Bank of China Hong Kong explores smart contracts for CBDC payments in new pilot

Tech

Wahid Pessarlay

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25 October, 2023

Bank of China Hong Kong explores smart contracts for CBDC payments in new pilot

BOCHK's pilot explores e-HKD smart contracts for prepaid services, linking point-of-sale functionality and promoting CBDC adoption.

Australia pilots offline CBDC, but challenges hinder real-world deployment

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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25 October, 2023

Australia pilots offline CBDC, but challenges hinder real-world deployment

Australia's central bank digital currency pilot achieves offline payments, but mass adoption faces hurdles due to card reluctance in emergencies.

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