Kazakhstan To Integrate BNB Chain Into Its CBDC
George WardChangpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, revealed on Twitter that Binance's BNB Chain would be instrumental in Kazakhstan's CBDC development.…
Turkey to Launch Its CBDC in 2023
Alicia MaherThe Turkish government is planning to launch its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as soon as 2023. The President’s Strategic…
Hong Kong Unveils Digital Currency Prototype
Authorities in Hong Kong have released the prototype of the city-state’s CBDC, Project Aurum. The platform has two tiers and…
A New Report Says Russia Plans To Utilize CBDC for International Settlements
Nathan FergusonRussia is still at the pilot stage of the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). A recent report…
US Fed Works With FDIC, OCC Over Crypto Regulation – Michael Barr
The Vice Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Michael Barr, has said the Reserve is collaborating to regulate crypto activities.…
SWIFT And Chainlink Partner To Enable Cross-Chain Crypto Transfer
SWIFT, the international interbank messaging platform, has partnered with Chainlink, the price oracle provider, to foster a new project. The…
ECB Considers Integrating Blockchain Tech Into Payment System
Fabio Panetta, an executive board member at the ECB, the European Central Bank, is considering integrating DLT (distributed ledger technology)…
HSBC Executes First Blockchain Transaction In The Middle East
HSBC, a British-based bank, has completed the first blockchain-powered transaction for the Middle East's automotive industry. Contour, a blockchain platform,…
Thailand’s Central Bank To Test Its CBDC By The End Of This Year
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is all set to start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project for retail…
Bank Of Central African States Is Reportedly Planning On Issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency
A board in the Bank of Central African States (also known as Banque des Estas de l'Afrique) has reportedly urged…
Oman Is Continuing Its Work On Its First Digital Currency, Says CEO Of Central Bank Of Oman
Oman is working to launch its own digital currency, the Chief Executive Officer of the central bank, Oman Tahir bin…
BIS Survey Says Several Central Banks From Across the World Are Exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies
The BIS (Bank for International Settlements) organized a survey that indicates that several central banks across the globe are taking…
Crypto Council For Innovation CEO Says Chinese Digital Yaun Is Likely Going to Present Challenges For the US
The Crypto Council for Innovation’s CEO as well as blockchain, digital assets, and data’s head under World Economic Forum, Sheila…
BIS Innovation Hub Completes An Experimental CBDC Platform Pilot For International Settlemenet
BIS (Bank of International Settlements) Innovation Hub has accomplished a pilot CBDC project for international settlements with South Africa, Singapore,…