CBDC
Nigeria's eNaira Wallet Use, Transactions Climb Amid Cash Shortages: Bloomberg
The number of eNaira wallets has jumped more than 12-fold to 13 million since October, and the value of transactions has climbed 63% this year.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs
A legislative proposal from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would prohibit using a national central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money within his state. This comes as the Biden administration is studying the possibility of introducing a CBDC. "The Hash" panel weighs in on an issue that is likely to get more prominence as the next U.S. presidential election starts to heat up.
India's Central Bank Exploring Privacy Legislation for Retail CBDC Users
India's central bank is advocating for legislation that will allow users of its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to delete any transactions from the network's ledger in order to maintain anonymity, a highly placed person told CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel discusses the wider implications of preserving privacy on the blockchain, as lawmakers and individuals across the world have been concerned about the potential surveillance aspects of CBDCs.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs
The Biden administration is studying the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency.
Federal Reserve’s New Instant Payments System 'FedNow' To Launch in July
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to launch its long-awaited instant payments service "FedNow" in July. "The Hash" panel discusses the rollout amid a global race to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
India and UAE to Collaborate on Developing Digital Currencies
The countries will see if their central bank digital currencies will be interoperable.
EU Merchants Could Be Required to Accept Digital Euro, Ministers Told
Governments from the euro currency bloc are due to discuss strategic objectives for the CBDC later Monday.
Senior U.S. House Republican Says CBDCs Could Be ‘Weaponized’ as Political Tool
Majority Whip Tom Emmer is seeking to halt the Federal Reserve’s ability to issue a new digital dollar.
SWIFT to Conduct More Tests With CBDC Project
The banking network is seeking to build a system that will connect the digital currencies of different countries.
BIS Says 'Hub-and-Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits to Retail CBDC
The system is designed to offer users the best foreign-exchange rates and faster transactions while allowing central banks to keep almost total control of their currencies.
