The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to provide more details about its plans for a digital euro. However, ECB board member Fabio Panetta has cautioned against having high expectations initially. He emphasized that the digital euro will not be able to meet all expectations from day one. The ECB plans to have a two-year […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced measures to discourage speculation in cryptocurrency investments. In response to feedback on its proposed Digital Payment Token (DPT) regulations, MAS has outlined five ways that DPT service providers can help retail clients avoid price speculation. These measures include assessing customer risk awareness, avoiding incentives for cryptocurrency trading, […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Bank of Korea (BOK) and financial authorities are planning to launch a pilot program for a Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Korea. The program will invite 100,000 Koreans to engage with deposit tokens based on the CBDC. Participants will be limited to using the CBDC for payments only, […]
In a surprising turn of events, Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate, has been elected as the President of Argentina. With a vision that includes abolishing the Central Bank and adopting the US dollar, Milei has captured the attention of both voters and the crypto community. His victory has also had a positive impact on Bitcoin, […]
Argentina’s presidential run-off election resulted in a victory for Javier Milei, a Bitcoin-friendly candidate. With a significant lead in the votes, Milei secured over 55% of the votes, defeating his opponent Sergio Massa. Milei’s win comes at a time when Argentina is grappling with a severe inflation crisis, with the Argentine peso experiencing a staggering […]
Stablecoins, a type of digital currency pegged to a fiat currency like the USD, are facing challenges in maintaining stability and regulatory control, according to a study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The study highlights the weaknesses of stablecoin settlement mechanisms, drawing parallels with the Eurodollar and foreign exchange markets. Unlike fiat currencies, […]
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has launched a pilot program for the live issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) based on the Singapore dollar. This move represents a significant departure from previous simulations, as MAS collaborates with local banks to practically test the use of CBDCs in real-world domestic payment scenarios. The pilot program […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a pilot program for a Singapore Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for bank settlements. This marks a shift from previous simulations to real-world trials with local banks, aiming to enable instant settlement of payments among commercial banks using the CBDC. Unlike Singapore, the US has been less […]
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced a pilot program for a live Singapore dollar-based central bank digital currency (CBDC). This wholesale CBDC will be used by local banks for settlements. MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon revealed the plan during the Singapore Fintech Festival. Previously, the MAS had only simulated the […]
The chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Payment Corporation (NPC) has conducted the first transaction using the country’s new central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital tenge. During a recent speech, he made a payment using a debit card linked to the CBDC account. The digital tenge has been officially launched on the retail market, with plans […]
