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digital payments

Hong Kong to study retail CBDC as it links China’s digital yuan to domestic payments
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11 June, 2021

Hong Kong to study retail CBDC as it links China’s digital yuan to domestic payments

While announcing a roadmap that seeks to strengthen the region’s fintech sector, the HKMA revealed it has been collaborating with...
China giving away $6 million in Beijing digital yuan test
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7 June, 2021

China giving away $6 million in Beijing digital yuan test

The Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau plans to give away 200 red envelopes to local residents, with each...
Apple wants business development manager for alternative payments
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30 May, 2021

Apple wants business development manager for alternative payments

The job post outlines that the company is seeking someone with at least 10 years of experience in the field,...
Fed’s Lael Brainard: CBDC may provide important foundation for US retail payments
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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...
CBDCs may disrupt financial systems: Fitch Ratings
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22 May, 2021

CBDCs may disrupt financial systems: Fitch Ratings

In its latest report, Fitch Ratings looked into how CBDCs could impact the global financial system, including giving governments a...
Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
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20 February, 2021

Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card

The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur...
Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
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19 February, 2021

Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble

Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
BIS head: Bitcoin may break down altogether, has no actual value backing
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2 February, 2021

BIS head: Bitcoin may break down altogether, has no actual value backing

The head of the Bank for International Settlements believes that Bitcoin could end up collapsing altogether.
India’s central bank exploring the need for digital currency
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30 January, 2021

India’s central bank exploring the need for digital currency

In a recent outlook on payments in the digital era, the bank justified its earlier apprehension, but revealed that it’s...
Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid
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18 January, 2021

Visa calls off $5.3B acquisition of digital currency-friendly startup Plaid

The consumer credit giant was set to acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion, but antitrust claims from the Department of Justice...
Pakistan launches Bill Gates-backed Raast instant digital payments system
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15 January, 2021

Pakistan launches Bill Gates-backed Raast instant digital payments system

Known as Raast, the system is especially aimed at availing digital payments to women who have been financially marginalized for...
China unveils first digital yuan physical card in Shanghai
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12 January, 2021

China unveils first digital yuan physical card in Shanghai

Unlike in Shenzhen, Beijing and Suzhou, the People’s Bank of China is expanding beyond the use of smartphones to make...