Despite Using Euro, Montenegro to Develop Own Digital Currency With Ripple

April 13, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Montenegro intends to create and issue its own digital currency with help from U.S.-based crypto company Ripple. The Southeast European nation, which adopted the euro unilaterally, is moving to realize the plan despite the eurozone developing a digital version of the common currency. Monetary Authority of Montenegro to Cooperate With Ripple on ‘National Stablecoin’ Project […]

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‘Not Related to a Digital Currency’ — US Central Bank Addresses Concerns Over Fednow Payment Network

April 9, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. Central Bank has issued an update regarding the Federal Reserve’s Fednow project, which is scheduled to commence in July. The Fed has responded to recent criticism of the Fednow service and asserts that the Fednow payment network is “neither a form of currency nor a step toward eliminating any form of payment, including […]

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Arbitrum’s Governance Token ARB Ranks Within Top 40 Market Capitalizations Following Airdrop

March 25, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Following the Arbitrum token airdrop, ARB has become a top 40 cryptocurrency as it currently holds the 37th largest market valuation out of more than 23,000 listed digital currencies. Currently, there is a circulating supply of 1,275,000,000 ARB, and the Arbitrum Foundation’s DAO Treasury holds 3.52 million or 35.27% of the airdropped supply. Over the […]

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

February 20, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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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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Ukraine Speeds Up Digital Hryvnia Project, Plans Pilot for This Year

February 15, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Ukrainian authorities are speeding up the development of the electronic hryvnia, a high-ranking government official indicated. The executive power in Kyiv is now in talks with the central bank and businesses involved in the project to pilot the digital currency as early as this year. Minister Says Ukraine Aims to Launch Digital Hryvnia Sooner Than […]

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Banks in Russia to Lose $700 Million a Year Due to Digital Ruble, Experts Say

February 3, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Banks in Russia to Lose 0 Million a Year Due to Digital Ruble, Experts Say

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Russian banks may be the main losers from the introduction of a digital ruble while retailers will save on acquiring fees, analysts have predicted. The benefits for consumers using the new digital currency are not that obvious as they may not be paid any interest or cashback. Launch of Russia’s Digital Ruble Said to Result […]

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Eurozone Finance Ministers Pledge Support for Digital Euro Project, Talk Privacy

January 19, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The ministers of finance of the countries in the eurozone reaffirmed their support for efforts to prepare for the potential launch of a digital euro. Meanwhile, the single currency area’s monetary authority sought to reassure future users that the new currency will be “preserving privacy by default and by design.” Eurogroup to Remain Involved in […]

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

January 17, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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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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ECB to Decide Whether to Issue Digital Euro in 2023

December 24, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a new report on the progress of its investigation into the possible launch of a digital euro. The research will continue next year with the regulator planning to make a decision whether to proceed to the realization of the project in the fall of 2023. ECB to Develop […]

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National Bank of Ukraine Unveils E-hryvnia Concept

December 1, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The central bank of Ukraine has presented to interested parties a draft concept of the nation’s future digital currency, the e-hryvnia. The regulator is currently considering several potential applications for its digital coin, including retail payments and cross-border settlements. Ukraine’s Monetary Authority Introduces Banks and Businesses to E-hryvnia Project The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) […]

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