Top 5 Bitcoin critics unfazed by $100K BTC milestone
Even with Bitcoin surging past $100,000 for the first time, some critics have remained skeptical about the cryptocurrency’s future. Go to Source
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BIS consultative group proposes retail CBDC architecture
According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas, and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of development. Go to Source
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin. Go to Source
Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress
Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital … Read more
Reserve Bank of India expanding cross-border payments platform
According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country. Go to Source
Texas’ gold-backed coin aims to help Bitcoin adoption, says lawmaker
The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day. Go to Source
Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability
Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway. Go to Source
Singapore advances asset tokenization with new MAS frameworks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is pulling together the projects and participants needed for the next step in its asset tokenization trials. Go to Source
Huawei integrates digital yuan into HarmonyOS NEXT for up to 1B users
No need to download or pull up an app to pay with the Chinese CBDC on Huawei phones now. Go to Source
BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns
Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out. Go to Source
