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(L-R) Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Finance Minister at the G20 Annual Meetings, in Washington DC in October 2022. (Indian Ministry of Finance)

Unpacking India's CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee

India launched two CBDC pilots last year, a wholesale CBDC and a retail CBDC.

By Amitoj Singh

Feb 8, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 8, 2023

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India's Reliance Retail, Other Merchants Now Accepting Digital Rupee

The pilot phase for India's digital currency has expanded beyond the original four cities.

By Amitoj Singh

Feb 2, 2023 at 1:31 p.m. UTC

Feb 2, 2023

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CDCROP: GameStop sign on GameStop at 6th Avenue on March 23, 2021 in New York. (John Smith/VIEWpress)

GameStop to End FTX.US Ties, Refund Customers

GameStop customers with FTX gift cards will be given refunds.

By Michael Bellusci

Nov 11, 2022 at 10:19 p.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2022

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Crypto Update | 4 Questions That Will Determine the Future of Retail Trading

With bitcoin continuing to hold tight comfortably above $20K even as macroeconomic uncertainty looms, plus a look at the future of retail trading, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

Nov 4, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC

Nov 4, 2022

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Hong Kong Government Reconsiders Stance on Virtual Asset ETFs, Tokenized Securities, Retail Investors

The government says it's ready to engage with virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city.

By Lavender Au

Oct 31, 2022 at 5:38 a.m. UTC

Oct 31, 2022

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CDCROP: Sydney, Australia (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)

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Australian Central Bank Chief Believes Regulated Private Tokens Could Be Better Than CBDCs: Report

Governor Philip Lowe spoke at a panel discussion at the G20 finance officials' meeting in Indonesia on Sunday.

By Amitoj Singh

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:46 a.m. UTC

Jul 18, 2022

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Gucci to Accept Crypto in Some US Retail Stores: Report

The Italian luxury brand plans to expand the payment mechanism across North America.

By Sam Reynolds

May 5, 2022 at 5:33 a.m. UTC

May 5, 2022

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Crypto News Roundup for May 3, 2022

With bitcoin showing signs of fear of a deeper price drop, plus a look at why crypto could become a force in retail payments, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine Adrian Blust

May 3, 2022 at 4:57 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2022

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Payments Week

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How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022

Reduced fees, faster transactions and greater consumer choice mean retailers might, in time, prefer crypto payments. This article is part of CoinDesk's "Payments Week."

By Sesie Bonsi

Apr 29, 2022 at 6:12 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2022

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