CBI Governor: Negatives Surrounding Crypto Far Outweigh Any Benefits
Cryptocurrencies can pose risks to the monetary stability of the EU, while a digital euro can be highly beneficial, according
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Mastercard Has to Be in the Cryptocurrency Space, Says CEO
Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said in an earnings call that it is important for the company to be in the
Ghana’s Vice President: African Countries Should Embrace Digital Currencies
According to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, employing digital currencies in the economy would restore the trade sector.
Nigeria to Launch a Pilot for Its CBDC in October
The pilot program for the Nigerian CBDC will reportedly see the light of the day on October 1st, 2021.
China Strikes Back at The US: ‘Stop Making Trouble’ Out of Digital Yuan
Zhao Lijian responded to the US senators, who claimed that the e-yuan could be used as a tracking tool during
U.S. Senators Warn Over China’s Digital Yuan Use at Beijing Olympics
Republican Senators do not want American athletes using China’s digital yuan at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for fears over
Japan to Implement Stricter Rules on Stablecoins: Report
Some Japanese officials consider stablecoins as a danger to the nation's monetary network, and that might lead to inserting more
Fed to Release Report in September Addressing Cryptocurrencies and Stablecoins, Says Jerome Powell
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said that they will issue a report on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs in September.
ECB Confirms Plans to Work on a Digital Euro, Syas It Will Be Greener Than Bitcoin
The ECB highlighted plans to launch an investigation phase of a digital euro project and said its energy consumption would
China’s Digital Currency Should be Banned in the US, Says Kyle Bass
The founder and CIO of Hayman Capital Management - Kyle Bass - warned that the Chinese CBDC could have a