CBDCs
US and UK Falling Behind on Central Bank Digital Currency Adoption While China Expands E-CNY
105 countries, representing over 95 percent of global GDP, are exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to the Atlantic Council. Director Josh Lipsky shares insights into the key findings, discussing the impact of China’s e-CNY, the digital euro and why the United States risks falling behind in the global race for digital money.
Chris Giancarlo on Future of China's Digital Yuan
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo discusses the potential impact of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on crypto lending and global finance. ""You could envision a world 10 years from now where a third of the globe"" is using the digital Yuan because they're engaged with China, Giancarlo said.
Bitcoin Below $20,000; Voyager Refund Questions
Bitcoin price sinks below $20K ahead of U.S. CPI data. Voyager users to get back USD deposits; crypto refund plan uncertain. Celsius repays over $113 million in debt, recovers $122 million in collateral. Financial Stability Board highlights stablecoins in work on crypto regulation. Bank for International Settlements says cross-border payments key to CBDC development. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
‘We Have Too Many Currencies That Are Too Unreliable’: Edward Snowden on CBDCs
Freedom of Press President Edward Snowden shares his take on CBDCs at Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas. Plus, he explains why cryptocurrencies are not currencies.
Do Kwon Loses Appeal; India’s Crypto Pirate Warning
Do Kwon, Terra lose in court against US SEC.India’s chief economic advisor compares crypto to world of Caribbean pirates.Circle’s head of policy calls CBDCs a ‘preposterous idea’. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
World Economic Forum at Davos: What to Expect for Crypto
From the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Michael Casey, Sandali Handagama, Nikhelesh De and Helene Braun discuss the presence of the crypto industry at the event. Plus, the group shares what they expect to hear about the role of digital assets in the future of global finance, touching on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cryptocurrency’s use in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and stablecoins.
Les régulateurs britanniques et américains appellent à une collaboration mondiale de haut niveau pour superviser la DeFi
La Fed partage son analyse sur les monnaies numériques des banques centrales (CBDC) avec six autres banques centrales de la BRI, a déclaré le président Jerome Powell.
Congressman Tom Emmer Questions SEC on Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the upcoming House Financial Services Committee hearing on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs). Plus, a conversation on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler regarding the process for investigating crypto companies.
Powell, président de la Fed : « La guerre souligne la nécessité » d'une réglementation des Crypto
Powell témoigne devant la commission des services financiers de la Chambre des représentants sur l'état de l'économie.
Former CIA Analyst on Role of Crypto as US Expands Sanctions Against Russia
Yaya Jata Fanusie, chief strategist at Cryptocurrency AML Strategies and former CIA analyst, joins “First Mover” to discuss U.S. President Joe Biden’s new sanctions targeting Russian banks and technology exports following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Fanusie provides insights on the role of cryptocurrencies amid government sanctions, central bank digital currencies and whether Russia can be excluded from the Swift system.
