Digital Dollar

Posted by | January 26, 2024
Donald Trump Talked Out Of CBDC For The US? Ex Candidate Explains

Recently, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the US presidential race to endorse Donald Trump’s candidature. In an interview, the former Republican candidate explained his influence on the former US...

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Posted by | October 17, 2023
Fed governor Bowman doubles down on CBDC skepticism, likes stablecoin no better

Michelle Bowman told a university audience that financial innovation should be justified by need and be properly regulated. 1479 Total views 10 Total shares Federal Reserve Board governor Michelle Bowman...

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Posted by | September 17, 2023
US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar

On Sep. 20 the House Financial Services Committee will mark up two bills blocking a potential digital dollar in the United States. 1665 Total views 13 Total shares The United...

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Posted by | September 15, 2023
Second-Largest Stablecoin USDC Launches on Ethereum (ETH) Competitor NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

The second-largest stablecoin by market cap, USD Coin (USDC), is now available natively on the Ethereum (ETH) competitor NEAR Protocol (NEAR). In addition to NEAR, USDC is also available natively...

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Posted by | September 8, 2023
U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off

The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in...

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Posted by | September 7, 2023
House committee will reopen discussions on digital dollar in Sept. 14 hearing

Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14. 368 Total views 3 Total shares The United...

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Posted by | August 25, 2023
Tether maintains $3.3B in liquidity cushion: USDT transparency report

The total assets under Tether stand at $86.1 billion, with total liabilities amounting to $82.8 billion — thus confirming a reserve backing of over 100%. 14908 Total views 19 Total...

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Posted by | May 15, 2023
Zimbabwe Sells Millions of Gold-backed Crypto Tokens, Shrugs off IMF Advice

Zimbabwe ignored the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) caution and engaged in the sale of its gold-backed crypto tokens. As a result, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe recorded huge success selling...

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Posted by | May 8, 2023
Canada’s central bank asks citizens what they want in a digital dollar

Canadians are being asked what features they wish to see in a digital Canadian dollar even though there are no plans yet to issue one. 2683 Total views 17 Total...

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Posted by | May 4, 2023
North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State

Sandali Handagama is a CoinDesk reporter with a focus on crypto regulation and policy. She does not own any crypto.North Carolina's House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill...

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