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Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland
The European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.
Six Central Banks Form Working Group to Assess Central Bank Digital Currencies
Six central banks around the world have come together to create a working group to share experiences on use cases on central bank digital currency (CBDC). With significant expertise in exploring digital currencies, these six central banks are the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central bank, Sveriges Riksbank in Sweden, and the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).
eToro CEO: Central Banks will Inevitably Establish Digital Currencies
Yoni Assia, eToro’s CEO, recently weighed in on the issue of Central Bank Digital Currencies. He noted that this matter was no longer an issue of “if,” but of “how and when” because the development of digital currencies by central banks was inevitable.
Central Banks Race to Adopt Fiat-Backed Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency innovations are scrambling to get adoption across the world. However, there is also another race. Many nations are competing to become the first to adopt a central bank cryptocurrency. Let’s understand why central banks are scrambling to acquire fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin and Libra’s Ultimate Underlying Value to be Determined by Central Banks, says Ex-RBI Governor
Former Indian central bank governor said that Bitcoin and Libra could play a role in a world where central banks are issuing their own digital currencies.
Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Central Banks Say Blockchain Not Necessary for CBDC
In a conference hosted by National Bank of Ukraine, some central banks recently suggested that blockchain is unnecessary for digital fiat currency
Bitcoin Trading Should Be Banned by Central Banks, Says Former British Member of Parliament
Former Member of the British Parliament Nick Boles appears to disfavour Bitcoin, saying that the central banks should monitor the cryptocurrency’s trades.
ISO 20022—Central Banks Strike Back Against Bitcoin and DeFi Payments But XRP Price Will Surge
Central Banks are planning their own payments revolution which could eliminate most cryptos from the cross-border payments conversation - all except Ripple (XRP).
DBS Bank Claims COVID-19 Accelerated Central Banks' Interest in Digital Currencies
DBS Bank has pointed out that the coronavirus pandemic has caused a “troubled and intrigued” dilemma for central banks around the world.
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Bearish on Cash Says Central Banks Drive Economy
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, the Founder and CIO of Bridgewater Associates asserted that since the 2008 Financial Crisis, the behavior of central banks like the Federal Reserve demonstrates that capital markets are no longer free.
Central Banks Doubt Cryptocurrency Limited Role in Reserve Operations
A survey conducted by UBS investment bank shows that central banks do not expect a cryptocurrency to replace gold as a digital reserve asset.
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Fed Rate Cuts and Central Bank Purchases
Gold prices soared to nearly $3,859/oz in September, driven by Fed rate cuts and record central bank purchases, sparking renewed investor interest and significant miner gains.