Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV.
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Jun 6, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
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Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs.
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Jun 3, 2019 at 1:04 p.m. UTC
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ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a 'Viable Option'
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies.
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May 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again
Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.
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May 17, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Applications: Davos Report
More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum.
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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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Central Banks See 'No Value' in Issuing Digital Currency: BIS Chief
BIS chief Agustin Carstens has said that central banks are wary about issuing digital currencies due to the "huge operational consequences."
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Mar 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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