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Posted by | February 22, 2024
The European Central Bank Is Either Lying About Bitcoin or Lying to Itself

On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a blog repeating debunked claims about bitcoin (BTC). The world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, according to ECB Director General Ulrich Bindseil and...

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Posted by | December 30, 2023
US Pushing To Confiscate $300,000,000,000 After Freezing Assets Owned by Russia’s Central Bank and Members of the Russian Elite: Report

The US is reportedly pushing G7 nations to confiscate $300 billion in Russian assets that were frozen in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. America, backed by the UK,...

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Posted by | December 8, 2023
Taiwan central bank completes wholesale CBDC study, plans next steps

A central bank official spoke about ongoing CBDC research and other payment modernization initiatives Taiwan is exploring. 2215 Total views 15 Total shares Taiwan’s central bank has completed a feasibility...

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Posted by | December 6, 2023
Bitcoin is up 170% since the ECB called its ‘last gasp’ at $16.4K

Bitcoin (BTC) has gained almost 170% since the European Central Bank (ECB) warned of its impending “irrelevance.” As noted by crypto proponent Eric Wall and others on Dec. 4, BTC...

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Posted by | November 30, 2023
Solomon Islands, Soramitsu team up for Bokolo Cash CBDC proof-of-concept

The Solomons join tiny island nations worldwide at the forefront of CBDC development. 1795 Total views 7 Total shares The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched a proof-of-concept for...

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Posted by | November 29, 2023
BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security

From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider. 3337 Total views 5 Total shares Issuing a...

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Posted by | November 25, 2023
Pro-Bitcoin President Milei Wants To Dissolve Argentinian Central Bank, Here’s Why

Pro-Bitcoin President-Elect Javier Milei has announced plans to dissolve Argentina’s Central Bank to combat the country’s economic crisis and inflationary pressures.  Milei To Abolish Argentina’s Central Bank In a press...

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Posted by | November 24, 2023
Singapore to restrict retail crypto speculation with new rules

According to MAS, speculative cryptocurrency trading is partly fueled by unverified success stories, celebrity endorsements and the fear of missing out (FOMO) on good returns. In response to the feedback...

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Posted by | November 17, 2023
‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS

The answer again is regulation, although this time the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option. 691 Total views 11 Total shares Stablecoins lack crucial mechanisms that guarantee...

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Posted by | November 17, 2023
‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS report

The answer again is regulation, although this time, the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option. 2765 Total views 24 Total shares Stablecoins lack crucial mechanisms that guarantee...

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