Central
-
Markets
Italy and South Korea central banks agree on CBDC cooperation
The Bank of Italy announced on Dec. 5 through its official channels that it has entered into a memorandum of…
Read More » -
Markets
BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security
Issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) requires adequate attention to security, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reminded…
Read More » -
Markets
Milei vowed to close Argentina’s central bank — But will he do it?
The image of a presidential candidate destroying a model of the central bank with a sledgehammer will not leave Argentines’…
Read More » -
Markets
dYdX founder blames V3 central components for ‘targeted attack,’ involves FBI
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol dYdX founder Antonio Juliano took to X (formerly Twitter) to share some of the findings of…
Read More » -
Markets
Singapore central bank to trial live wholesale CBDC for settlements
A pilot program for a live Singapore dollar-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) was unveiled by Singapore’s central bank with…
Read More » -
Markets
IMF MD asks for global preparation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
IMF’s Georgieva urges global readiness for CBDCs at Singapore FinTech Festival. CBDCs are a potential cash replacement, enhancing resilience, and…
Read More » -
Markets
BIS General Manager urges central banks to “lead innovation” for CBDCs
Central banks have a responsibility not only to keep pace with the digital age but to lead innovation, Agustín Carstens,…
Read More » -
Markets
UAE central bank to penalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), along with other regulators in the country, has recently published new…
Read More » -
Markets
Ripple to power Georgia’s central bank digital currency, the digital Lari
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has selected Ripple Labs Inc., a leading blockchain payments platform, as the official technology…
Read More » -
Markets
Swiss wholesale CBDC pilot kicks off in alliance with central, commercial banks
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), six commercial banks and the SIX Swiss Exchange will work together to pilot the issuance…
Read More »