PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Shipping technology company CargoSmart Limited led an experimental blockchain project for the release of cargo with the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), Tesla and China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), according to an announcement. Truckers were then able to retrieve cargo at the terminal quicker.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

The Bank of Mauritius is progressing toward providing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) per its governor, CoinDesk reported. The island’s study into a CBDC was reportedly first revealed by Yandraduth Googoolye, a prior governor. The two exchanges work with digital currencies, including ether, litecoin and bitcoin.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Blockchain-based lodging reservation platform Travala.com has unveiled a merger with TravelbyBit, a Binance-backed “cryptocurrency-friendly” flight reservation site, according to an announcement on Wednesday (May 20). The institution noted per the report that it tried out a central bank digital currency (CBDC) sale of securities in mid-May.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The experiments aim to examine a digital euro’s technical feasibility as well as its “programmability” as a coin separate from a central bank digital currency, (CBDC) according to CoinDesk. The European Central Bank has been a vocal supporter of a digital euro, advocating for a CBDC.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

Agustin Carstens, the general manager at the Bank for International Settlements , said that banks shouldn’t issue their own bitcoin-like tokens because it could undermine global financial stability, as well as monetary policy, according to a report by Bloomberg. A move like this could potentially undermine the whole system, he said.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

The Bank of Thailand plans to work on a new payment system for businesses using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), according to a press release , which will be a step toward readying the business sector for the digital age. The release says the step will help CBDC reach wider audiences, beginning with corporate entities.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Shipping technology company CargoSmart Limited led an experimental blockchain project for the release of cargo with the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), Tesla and China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), according to an announcement. Truckers were then able to retrieve cargo at the terminal quicker.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Distinct from decentralised cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin , CBDCs are centralised and backed by government authorities. Fintech Review delves into the characteristics of CBDCs, examining their potential benefits, and addressing the complexities they introduce to the global financial system. The post What are CBDCs?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Japanese eCommerce company Rakuten is planning to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange service called everybody’s bitcoin Inc., and everybody’s bitcoin parent company Traders Investment, Inc. According to Rakuten, everybody’s bitcoin started as a crypto exchange service in March of 2017. according to an announcement.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. It remains to be seen how the industry will evolve and address these challenges in 2024.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Yao’s hiring was anticipated because of his contribution to the development of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) and his deep understanding of FinTech and blockchain, according to Caijing. The new team would follow a model similar to Square Crypto, a bitcoin-focused entity separate from Dorsey’s FinTech unicorn Square. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“Today, authorities around the world are grappling with the rise of digital currencies and decentralized finance based on both emerging technologies — particularly various combinations of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain and advances in traditional centralized systems underpinning finance,” according to the report.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

China is the first country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or digital currency electronic payment (DCEP). The digital yuan is structured using a central bank-issued CBDC for commercial banks and a commercial bank-issued CBDC focused on the public.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments and central banks, cryptocurrencies are typically based on blockchain technology, a distributed ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. Popular cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP). What are Stablecoins?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Called Avanti, the venture is put forward by Caitlin Long, a legislative champion for blockchain and a former Wall Street veteran. Blockchain circles have been enamored with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), but the feeling doesn’t seem to be mutual as banks aren’t as interested in that form.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

As noted in this space last week, about 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC). He pointed to the concept of synthetic central bank digital currencies ( CBDC ).

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

SmashFi (South Korea) SmashFi is a service designed to help individual investors easily accumulate and securely store Bitcoin. Often, new investors purchase Bitcoin through exchanges and leave it there, exposing their assets to risks such as exchange bankruptcy or hacking.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The digital currency and payments market encapsulates various facets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins pegged to real-world assets, digital wallets , and blockchain-based payment networks.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

As part of those efforts, the lab is being used to explore “whether there is a role for a digital Australian dollar — that is, an Australian [central bank digital currency (CBDC)] — in the context of the bank’s responsibilities for issuing the currency and overseeing the payments system.”. The language is interesting — and noteworthy.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 23, 2024

Reltime , a leading innovator in blockchain and Web3 technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Global Payment Gateway (GW), designed to empower merchants and shops worldwide to accept payments from all popular digital currencies. Digital USD/EUR, Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data continue to drive innovation across the fintech landscape. Crypto change China banned cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in 2021 , shifting its focus to developing its own central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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Wharton Fintech

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I will go back maybe a decade ago again with blockchain. I used to joke that everyone tried to end every conversation, every sentence with “on the blockchain.” We have done a lot of work with blockchain technology, particularly stablecoin. It is really important to separate out blockchain as a technology.

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CoinRemitter

JULY 9, 2024

Regulations on the Fusion of AI and Blockchain In recent years, the worlds of cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence have often been seen as separate and even competitive. Experts are witnessing the potential of integrating AI on blockchain to revolutionize crypto trading strategies.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 18, 2025

During the Biden Administration, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) explored plans for Project Cedar, an early-stage framework for a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). Senator Lee has been among the most vocal opponents of a US CBDC, expressing concerns about potential government overreach.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

While not currently a major point for debate in the lead-up to the US Presidential election, Trump first made his views on a CBDC clear at a rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 18 January 2024 during the Republican presidential primary campaign. Such a currency would give our federal government absolute control over your money."

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

While central banks across the globe have begun researching the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), only three countries have officially launched one, and we still await one from a genuine world leader – aside from China piloting the digital Yuan with questionable levels of adoption.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 31, 2025

It further undertakes “ to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and related technologies across all sectors of the economy ” Highlights of the Order are outlined below. Fact Sheet ) The Working Group will be chaired by David Sacks, the special advisor for AI and Crypto.

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