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Banks May Face Competition From CBDCs, Study Suggests
The survey also shows central banks are uncertain whether distributed ledger technology should underpin a government-backed digital currency.
Russians’ EU Crypto Investments Capped at 10K Euros
Measures set out by the EU aim to stop oligarchs circumventing financial sanctions on conventional bank accounts.
EU Bans Providing High-Value Crypto Services to Russia
The move follows warnings that crypto is being used to circumvent sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
France's Presidential Candidates Ignore Crypto Issues
On Sunday, citizens in one of the world’s top 10 economies go to the polls to choose their leader – and CoinDesk examines what France’s crypto community wants to see.
Sweden Casts Around for Potential E-Krona Suppliers
The country's central bank says it wants to understand the technical options before taking a decision on issuing a CBDC.
Slovenia Unveils Plan for Flat Tax on Crypto Transactions
The rate would be just under 5%, according to the government.
Sweden Wants to Test E-Krona Viability for Smart Payments
Trials by Riksbank have shown that offline payments can work using the CBDC, but the central bank is also looking at privacy concerns.
Digital Euro May Get Easier AML Rules Than Bitcoin, EU Commissioner Says
Mairead McGuinness promised a role for banks in distributing the CBDC, as a consultation presages legislation earlier next year.
EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro
The union's executive branch got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue such a currency.
Georgia Central Bank Plans to Introduce New Crypto Rules: Report
The eastern European nation will follow international guidance as it sets out an anti-money laundering and licensing regime.
