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
In today’s digital era, money is evolving fast. From cash transactions to online payments, the way we handle money has drastically changed. As physical cash becomes less common, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic due to hygiene concerns and cash shortages, more people are turning to digital transactions. Since then, banks
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting the implementation of a Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the state, following a Senate override of Governor Roy Cooper’s veto. The Republican-majority Senate voted 27-17 in favor of House Bill 690, surpassing the 60% threshold required to
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest exchange group, has chosen not to participate in a pilot cryptocurrency trading program. Even though the recent legislation allows digital currencies under the supervision of the Central Bank of Russia. This decision was confirmed by Nikolai Trunichkin, MOEX’s head of digital projects. While MOEX
