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Central Bank of Brazil Forms a Digital Currency Study Team to Drive CBDC Research Forward
The Central Bank of Brazil is planning the potential issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by setting up a research study group.
Ripple (XRP) Check Feature May Soon See the Light of Day
The long-awaited Ripple Check may soon be launched as the margin for the needed votes by the network's validators narrows. With the Check feature, institutions and users will find flexibility in money exchange and adherence to compliance.
Brazil Could Deploy CBDC by 2022, Says Central Bank President
According to Brazil’s Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto, the country has all the necessary implementations set in place for a digital currency issuance to happen in 2022.
Brazil Records the First Blockchain-Based Birth Certificate
The first birth certificates recorded on the blockchain was issued in Brazil to Álvaro de Medeiros Mendonça.
Brazil Central Bank Moves to Follow IMF Crypto Classification Guidelines
The Central Bank of Brazil has adopted the classification of cryptocurrencies being sold or purchased under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines.
Brazil Highlights Blockchain Technology as a Digital Strategy Goal
Last week, Brazil unveiled its Digital Government Strategy that highlighted the use of distributed ledger systems and blockchain technology to transform major parts of the economy, especially in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Tertiary institution Signs MOU with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
As the rest of Africa makes an effort to secure a position of relevance in the blockchain space, Nigeria based Nile university has gone into partnership with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
Banks in Brazil Set to Introduce New Payment System to Rival Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Brazil is looking to provide a 24-hour payment system with a speed capacity of 10 seconds via the use of mobile apps, internet banking, and ATMs. Code named PIX, it is set to directly rival the use of cryptocurrency in the country.
Mode: The First UK-Listed Institution to Purchase Bitcoin as Part of its Treasury Investment Strategy
Mode has recently become the first UK publicly-traded company to purchase a significant amount of Bitcoin as part of its treasury investment strategy.
Following Investigations in Brazil for Crypto Scams, Ronaldinho Faces Arrest for Using Fake Passport
Ronaldinho, the widely celebrated football player faces arrest for attempting to use fake passports to enter Paraguay after the scandal of his involvement in cryptocurrency scams.
Brazil Becomes the First Latin American Country to Get Its First Bitcoin ETF
Brazil’s regulator has approved the first ever Bitcoin exchange-traded fund in Latin America.
BIS Taps Benoît Cœuré to Lead Digital Currency Initiative
Cœuré, who previously led a Group of Seven working group on global stablecoins, said that he was very happy to join the Basel-based institution:
Top Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Adopts Sports Token Chiliz
Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, has announced its plans to add sports token Chiliz ($CHZ) to its existing list of digital assets.