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PBOC Official: China’s Digital Yuan Won’t Be a Speculative Currency Like Bitcoin

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According to recent statements by People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official Mu Changchun, the country’s digital yuan is ready for trials. The central bank digital currency (CBDC) will decidedly not be a speculative asset like bitcoin or stablecoins, and will not need a currency basket for backing, Changchun affirmed. Reactions to the announcement are varied, … Read more

European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity

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On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’ ECB Report Explores Anonymity in Central Bank … Read more

Bailouts From Asia to the EU Signal Recession and Potential Crypto Opportunity

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China’s Hengfeng Bank is set to get a $14.2 billion bailout from both Chinese government and foreign investors. An emergency decree has been approved to bail out southern Italy’s biggest lender, Banca Popular di Bari. Germany continues to struggle with bailout pains, as regional bank Nordlb finds itself now depending on another capital injection. None … Read more

South Korea Will Research Central Bank Digital Currencies

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South Korea is an important region when it comes to cryptocurrencies. It now appears the country’s central bank wants to begin researching central bank digital currencies in the near future.  Numerous countries see merit in creating national digital currencies. More Central Bank Digital Currencies are Coming Such projects are often referred to as central bank … Read more

Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans to Put ECB ‘Ahead of the Curve’

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At her first press conference as head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde outlined her plans to lead the ECB “ahead of the curve” in the field of digital currency. “There is clearly a demand out there that we have to respond to,” she said, referring to stablecoins. Also read: Regulatory Roundup – … Read more

China’s Inflation Hits a Record 4.5% as Beijing Prepares to Test Digital Yuan

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China has been confronted with multiple economic and financial problems this year amidst an ongoing trade war with the United States. Authorities in Beijing have been trying to overcome the challenges with administrative measures in what has become a market economy over the years. Inflation of the yuan just rose to its highest level since … Read more

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