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Is Bitcoin’s Rising Popularity Putting Pressure on Central Banks to Issue Digital Currencies?
The Hash panel breaks down central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies, exploring whether central banks will be more inclined to issue their own CBDCs as the price of bitcoin continues to soar to all-time-highs.
China, Singapore Look Ahead to CBDC Future at World Economic Forum
A former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China compared notes with the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Geopolitics at Stake in US Response to China's Digital Yuan: Report
From privacy to political power, China’s digital yuan will have far-reaching implications.
BIS: CBDC Research Gaining Steam but Widespread Issuance Years Away
Central banks remained adamant private stablecoins do not factor into their CBDC calculus.
Bank of England Governor Insists Digital Payments (but Not Crypto) Are Sticking Around
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said cryptocurrencies "as originally formulated" are not the ideal form of digital currency.
China’s Blockchain-Based Service Network to Integrate Central Bank Digital Currency
The BSN expects to complete integrations with a total of 30 public blockchains this year.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Not a 'Fad,' MetLife Investment Says
The investment giant predicts CBDCs will continue gaining steam, although a "launch among Western countries seems unlikely to occur anytime soon."
Bitcoin in Race for Adoption Before Central Banks Launch Digital Currencies: Australia's Macquarie
With a runway of a year or more before the Federal Reserve and other major central banks can launch digital currencies, bitcoin and other private cryptocurrencies could gain a foothold in electronic commerce.
Trump Signs Order to Ban Ma's Alipay, Other Chinese Apps
Separately, U.S. officials are reportedly considering banning U.S. citizens from investing in Alibaba Group, an affiliate of Alipay's parent.
