Central Bank Digital Currency Archives

Low smartphone penetration will hinder CBDC adoption, Kenya central banks says

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Steve Kaaru

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30 March, 2022

Low smartphone penetration will hinder CBDC adoption, Kenya central banks says

The central bank governor believes it may be wise to delay the possible rollout of a digital shilling as those...

‘We’ll not be making BTC legal tender’: Honduras central bank debunks rumors

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Steve Kaaru

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27 March, 2022

‘We’ll not be making BTC legal tender’: Honduras central bank debunks rumors

Referencing two previous communiqués in 2020 and 2021, the bank stated that it does not “supervise or guarantee operations carried...

Simit Naik on CoinGeek Backstage: BSV blockchain has key role to play in the future of smart cities

Interviews

Steve Kaaru

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24 March, 2022

Simit Naik on CoinGeek Backstage: BSV blockchain has key role to play in the future of smart cities

nChain’s Simit Naik was part of the BSV delegation at LEAP 2022, and as he told CoinGeek Backstage, nChain believes...

Qatar exploring CBDC as it digitizes payments

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Steve Kaaru

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24 March, 2022

Qatar exploring CBDC as it digitizes payments

The Qatar Central Bank is studying digital currencies but has yet to make a decision on whether it will issue...

The CoinGeek Pulse: Joe Biden signs EO, FCA targets unregistered firms, nChain top 100 Innovator plus new BSV games to enjoy

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Stephanie Tower

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11 March, 2022

The CoinGeek Pulse: Joe Biden signs EO, FCA targets unregistered firms, nChain top 100 Innovator plus new BSV games to enjoy

Enterprise-grade blockchain company nChain is recognized by LexisNexis as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative Companies alongside Mark Zuckerberg's...

China central banker urges for regulatory changes to accommodate digital yuan

Business

Steve Kaaru

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11 March, 2022

China central banker urges for regulatory changes to accommodate digital yuan

An official from Nanjing city wants the law amended to clarify the digital yuan’s position in the payment system, including...

Philippines to launch CBDC research, but rollout remains unclear

Business

Steve Kaaru

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10 March, 2022

Philippines to launch CBDC research, but rollout remains unclear

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is set to move forward with a research project on a national digital currency, called...

Brazil central bank picks Visa, 8 other firms for CBDC pilot

Business

Steve Kaaru

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10 March, 2022

Brazil central bank picks Visa, 8 other firms for CBDC pilot

Brazil is moving forward with its central bank digital currency plans, and in the latest move, it has picked nine...

US President Joe Biden signs executive order on digital assets

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Jordan Atkins

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9 March, 2022

US President Joe Biden signs executive order on digital assets

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to collaborate in examining the risks and benefits...

IMF: Nigeria’s eNaira could be used for terrorism financing, money laundering

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Steve Kaaru

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28 February, 2022

IMF: Nigeria’s eNaira could be used for terrorism financing, money laundering

The IMF says that eNaira could raise financial inclusion to meet the ambitious target of 95%, but says Nigeria must...

Owen Vaughan: Economics is now part of blockchain research

Interviews

Claire Celdran

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24 February, 2022

Owen Vaughan: Economics is now part of blockchain research

In this episode of CoinGeek Conversations, nChain’s Director of Research Owen Vaughan says he is witnessing an uptick in individuals...

Jamaica on track for Q1 CBDC rollout, central bank says

Business

Steve Kaaru

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24 February, 2022

Jamaica on track for Q1 CBDC rollout, central bank says

The Bank of Jamaica says that it’s seeking to add the number of banks doing onboarding, have the local currency...

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