Central Bank Digital Currencies are often classified as cryptocurrencies, but those who passionately believe in decentralization often view CBDCs with suspicion. On 7 October, Head of...
NSA whistleblower and journalist Edward Snowden is known to comment on Bitcoin and crypto-adoption. However, in the latest issue of his newsletter, Continuing Ed, Snowden cited an article...
It’s hard to talk about the CBDC race without mentioning China. However, as more countries explore state-backed digital currencies, central banks sometimes find themselves turning to...
The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) might soon release its plans to initiate a review of the risks and benefits of issuing a central bank digital...
Countries all over the globe are steadily reaching new milestones in development of their own Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). China was undoubtedly in the lead,...
Though landlocked, Laos is famous for its splendid waterfalls and consequently, its hydroelectric potential. Last month, the Laotian government shifted its stance, allowing six companies to...
The Bank for International Settlements, in its September report, has said private digital assets could co-exist with potential digital currencies operated by central banks. The report...
The race to launch the first CBDC is one the world is following intently. While most have their eyes fixed on China’s digital yuan pilot, a...
Many in the past have drew comparisons between the internet and cryptocurrency revolutions for various factors, but mainly the huge spurt of financial inclusion that both...
Countries around the world are scrambling to launch their CBDC projects as cryptocurrencies continue to become part and parcel of the financial system. The United States...