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Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009

DIGIT — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:30:07 +0000

A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network. Claims Surface Suggesting Satoshi Nakamoto Tested 51% Attacks on Bitcoin […]

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Microsoft Is Testing an Ethereum Wallet in Its Edge Web Browser

DIGIT — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:30:36 +0000

Microsoft, the software conglomerate, has introduced an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet in the testing version of its Edge web browser. The new feature, which software sleuth Albacore discovered, is named “Crypto Wallet” and would allow users to store and transact Ethereum and Ethereum-based tokens in a non-custodial way, acting like a Metamask clone. Microsoft Introduces Ethereum […]

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Bank of Russia to Start Testing Digital Ruble With Real Users on April 1

DIGIT — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:30:21 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia plans to launch test operations with digital ruble transactions between real customers at the beginning of April. More than a dozen banks will join the upcoming stage of the pilot project, a high-ranking representative of the bank announced to Russian media. Russia’s Monetary Authority to Trial Actual Settlements With Digital […]

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Ethereum Plans ‘Shapella’ Transition on Zhejiang Testnet — Dev Insists ‘Withdrawals are Coming’

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:30:28 +0000

Ethereum core developers plan to activate the “Shapella” transition through the Zhejiang public testnet on Feb. 7, 2023, according to Tim Beiko of the Ethereum Foundation. If successful, Beiko said the Sepolia testnet could follow two days later, followed by the Goerli testnet. He noted that the testnet has a faucet, block explorer, and staking […]

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Georgia Prepares to Launch Digital Lari Pilot in First Half of 2023

DIGIT — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:30:41 +0000

The central bank of Georgia intends to publish a document detailing the concept of a national digital currency in the coming months. Other participating parties will use it to finalize their proposals for the pilot which the monetary authority plans to initiate in the first half of the year. Financial Authorities in Georgia Gear Up […]

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Bank of Russia Outlines Payment Models With Digital Ruble, Other CBDCs

DIGIT — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:30:56 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia has detailed two methods for implementing the digital ruble and other state-backed coins in international settlements. The monetary authority also plans to start testing consumer-to-business (C2B) operations in the first quarter of the year. Russia’s Central Bank to Propose Platforms for Digital Currency Payments in Foreign Trade Moving forward with […]

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Central Bank of Turkey Reports First Payment Transactions on Digital Lira Network

DIGIT — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:30:01 +0000

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has conducted the first payment transactions on the test network of the digital lira. The monetary authority intends to proceed with more testing in 2023 and plans to invite banks and fintech companies to join the trials. Turkey to Widen Participation in Digital Lira Project, Focus […]

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National Bank of Kazakhstan Publishes Whitepaper for Digital Tenge

DIGIT — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:00:15 +0000

The central bank of Kazakhstan has completed the second phase of testing for its digital currency and published a whitepaper. The studies carried out by the regulator on its introduction did not identify significant risks for the country’s financial stability and economy. Monetary Authority of Kazakhstan Reports on Advance of Digital Tenge Pilot Project The […]

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Russia’s Digital Ruble Integrated Into Banking App

DIGIT — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:49:42 +0000

VTB has become the first Russian bank to add the digital ruble to its mobile application. The integration is currently being tested with accounts set up for legal entities. Select customers will be granted access in the coming months and will be able to join the trials. VTB’s Mobile App to Support Digital Ruble Transfers […]

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Chinese Digital Currency Transactions Exceed 100 Billion Yuan, Central Bank Says

DIGIT — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:16:10 +0000

Spending with China’s state-issued digital currency has surpassed 100 billion yuan, close to $14 billion, by the end of August, the country’s monetary authority revealed. More than 5 million merchants now accept the digital yuan in 15 Chinese regions as Beijing continues to expand the pilot areas. People’s Bank of China Reports 360 Million Digital […]

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