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India Expands Cross-Border Settlement Plans with Neighbors and UAE

India has reached agreements with Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal to enhance cross-border settlements, exploring CBDC for secure payments. The initiative aims to streamline transactions and may includ...

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Chris Giancarlo Considered for SEC Chairman Role: A New Era for Digital Assets?

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo is in the spotlight for the SEC Chairman role. His insights on cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and digital currencies could reshape regulatory approaches, signaling a ...

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India Contemplates Private Cryptocurrency Ban While Promoting CBDCs

As the Indian government weighs a ban on private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it intensifies its push for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) adoption. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasizes CB...

CBDCSBI CTO Tom Menner at Hong Kong SmartCon discussing financial market infrastructure

SBI CTO Highlights Financial Market Infrastructure at 2024 Hong Kong SmartCon

At the 2024 Hong Kong SmartCon, SBI's CTO Tom Menner discussed the future of financial market infrastructure, emphasizing the potential of CBDCs and the need for technology to enhance existing fina...

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Canadian Consumers Show Doubts Over Digital Dollar Adoption

A recent survey reveals Canadian consumers' skepticism towards early adoption of the Bank of Canada's digital dollar, highlighting a preference for cash and card payments. Despite some support, con...

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Central Bank Digital Currency Transactions Projected to Skyrocket by 2031

A new Juniper Research report predicts that global CBDC transactions will increase from 307.1 million in 2024 to 7.8 billion by 2031. This 2,430% growth reflects central banks' efforts to enhance m...