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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...