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Belarus is preparing to launch its own official cryptocurrency. President Alexander Lukashenko recently disclosed this development to journalists, adding that Belarus has a surplus of electricity. Belarus Preparing to Issue a National Cryptocurrency, President Lukashenko States More countries are preparing to issue cryptocurrencies, as digital assets are gaining traction in international markets. Belarus is currently … Read more
The Russian State Duma is considering using the digital ruble to maintain transparency in public spending and to sidestep sanctions. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Artem Kiryanov highlighted the importance of these use cases for Russia’s future. Russian State Duma Acknowledges Digital Ruble Could Be Used to Avoid Sanctions The … Read more
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), and blockchain technology as part of its 2025 strategy. In a post summarizing the issues touched on as part of the new year’s meeting, the Shanghai headquarters of the PBOC remarked that, as part of … Read more
The president-elect cannot officially nominate anyone until after he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, but the US Senate has been holding hearings to question his potential picks. Go to Source
Even with Bitcoin surging past $100,000 for the first time, some critics have remained skeptical about the cryptocurrency’s future. Go to Source
According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas, and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of development. Go to Source
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin. Go to Source
Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital … Read more
According to the Atlantic Council, 134 countries are currently exploring CBDCs in different phases — including every G20 country. Go to Source
The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day. Go to Source