Russia's Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.
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Jun 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.
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Apr 2, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Test Blockchain Legal Tender
The ECCB is about to conduct a pilot for a blockchain-based central bank digital currency in preparation for a planned full rollout.
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Mar 6, 2019 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
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Saudi Arabia, UAE Aim to Cut Payments Costs With Common Digital Currency
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are hoping a shared digital currency can cut remittance costs between the two countries.
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Jan 29, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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The Era of Central Bank Digital Currencies Is Within Reach
A phased roll-out of a central bank digital currency is not only possible, but may be what certain regions need, says R3's research lead.
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Dec 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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PBoC Is Seeking Blockchain Talent to Help Build Its Central Bank Crypto
China's central bank is looking to recruit blockchain tech and legal experts as it continues development of a yuan-based digital currency.
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Oct 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
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PBoC Op-Ed Pushes Use Case for Yuan-Pegged Crypto Stablecoins
A researcher from the People's Bank of China voiced support for yuan-pegged stablecoins in an op-ed published Tuesday.
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Oct 10, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. UTC
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ECB Has 'No Plans' to Issue a Digital Euro, Says Mario Draghi
The chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said Friday that the institution has "no plans" to issue a digital currency, Reuters reports.
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Sep 14, 2018 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
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Iran's Recognition of Crypto Mining Prompts Local Bitcoin Price Spike
The Iranian government has recognized bitcoin mining as a lawful activity, briefly sending bitcoin prices to record levels at the country's exchanges.
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Sep 6, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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India Eyes State Digital Currency to Cut $90 Million Banknote Bill
The Reserve Bank of India is mulling a central bank digital currency as a means to reduce the country's huge spend on minting physical cash.
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Aug 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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