Trump Plans to Block Government Digital Dollar President Donald Trump is expected to stop the creation of a U.S. Central Bank digital currency (CBDC), also called the digital dollar. Reports say he might soon sign an order to block it. This follows his promise during the campaign to prevent government-controlled
Societe Generale has accomplished its first collateralized market transaction executed in collaboration with the Bank of France. It has employed the technological capabilities of Societe Generale’s blockchain subsidiary, SG-Forge. Moreover, this transaction is the first-ever repo operation in digital securities involving a central bank of the Eurosystem. This demonstrates the
To enhance supply chain procedures and cross-border agricultural commodity transactions, the second phase of the Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot was established by Brazil’s central bank, Banco Central do Brasil (BCB). Moreover, in the second stage, it will employ blockchain and oracles to create a trade financing solution.
The central bank of Norway, Norges Bank, is on potential research to launch central bank digital currency (CBDC). The decision is to be finalized by 2025, as stated by Deputy Central Bank Governor, Pal Longva. The nation is in the pilot phase of CBDC exploration and Norway is among 134
The cryptocurrency sector faces regulatory discrimination on a daily basis and combating them isn’t a novelty. However, certain huge shifts may take us by surprise at first sight. For instance, in July, the US SEC’s approval of the spot ETH ETFs was entirely unexpected until a week before the approval.
Shaktikanta Das, governor of India’s Reserve Bank (RBI), has emphasized the potential usefulness of the country’s digital rupee and restated his support for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Further, he reiterated his prior position on digital assets by praising the innovation and suggesting it may be used to circumvent certain
Brazil’s Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) is advancing its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) project by integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) elements. Currently, the initiative is in its second pilot phase. It aims to enhance financial inclusion and improve transaction efficiency within Brazil’s evolving digital economy. The pilot program
Although several central banks worldwide are considering the possibility of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A recent poll found that most customers are not keen on utilizing such products. Therefore cash will likely remain in circulation for the foreseeable future. Around 4,850 people from the US, UK, and
Policymakers and financial institutions may find guidance on how to boost the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a new guide issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). September 21 saw the release of a report titled “Central Bank Digital Currency Adoption Inclusive Strategies for Intermediaries and Users”
Updates on the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) website indicate that the central bank is halting development of CBDC for retail use. Although a wholesale CBDC was not mentioned in the statement, it was stressed that research was ongoing. Since the Bank of Canada has already spent a lot of time
