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Indonesia announces plans for central bank digital currency

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Ed Drake

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29 May, 2021

Indonesia announces plans for central bank digital currency

Bank of Indonesia bank has turned its focus to studying the benefits of a digital currency, as well as the...

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 46: China mining crackdown, US sharpens CBDC focus, Domineum teams up with nChain

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Stephanie Tower

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28 May, 2021

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 46: China mining crackdown, US sharpens CBDC focus, Domineum teams up with nChain

China is shaking down the digital currency market, forcing mining companies in the country to make drastic changes in their...

South Africa central bank launches feasibility study for retail CBDC

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Steve Kaaru

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28 May, 2021

South Africa central bank launches feasibility study for retail CBDC

The South African Reserve Bank has launched a study on the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as...

Fed’s Lael Brainard: CBDC may provide important foundation for US retail payments

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Patrick Thompson

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26 May, 2021

Fed’s Lael Brainard: CBDC may provide important foundation for US retail payments

Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, recently spoke about the Federal Reserve’s approach and thoughts...

South Korea to launch digital currency pilot in August

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Steve Kaaru

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26 May, 2021

South Korea to launch digital currency pilot in August

Bank of Korea has opened an open bidding process as it seeks to team up with a technology supplier as...

US Federal Reserve to publish research paper as it digs deeper into CBDC

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Steve Kaaru

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26 May, 2021

US Federal Reserve to publish research paper as it digs deeper into CBDC

In its latest statement, the Fed Reserve has confirmed that it’s publishing a discussion paper in the summer exploring the...

Israel moves forward with plans for central bank digital currency

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Ed Drake

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14 May, 2021

Israel moves forward with plans for central bank digital currency

The Bank of Israel is reported to be working alongside other central banks to prepare for an eventual launch, though...

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Ed Drake

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14 May, 2021

Alipay to enable test of digital yuan

The move was made possible by the involvement of MYbank, one of the leading internet-only banks in China, which is...

National Bank of Georgia weighs up central bank digital currency

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Ed Drake

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8 May, 2021

National Bank of Georgia weighs up central bank digital currency

The National Bank of Georgia is considering launching a digital Lari, which it hopes will help the nation benefit from...

CBDC-related positions open up as Bank of England digital pound plans move forward

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Steve Kaaru

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5 May, 2021

CBDC-related positions open up as Bank of England digital pound plans move forward

Bank of England describes the new positions as geared towards “helping the team develop its priorities and exploratory work plan...

Central Bank of Norway weighs up Bitcoin SV among ‘open blockchain’ for CBDC

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Ed Drake

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3 May, 2021

Central Bank of Norway weighs up Bitcoin SV among ‘open blockchain’ for CBDC

In one of the most significant indicators of global central bank interest in BSV to date, the Norwegian central bank...

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 42: Norway’s CBDC test, Eminem NFTs and Hashing It Out premiere

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Stephanie Tower

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30 April, 2021

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 42: Norway’s CBDC test, Eminem NFTs and Hashing It Out premiere

Following a myriad of nations jumping in and four years of research, Norway has announced it is now ready to...

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