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Singapore’s Central Bank Is Laying the Foundations for a CBDC It Doesn’t Think Is Needed: Report

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is laying the technological foundations for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), its managing director said.

Others  ·  9 November 2021

Banque de France Calls for Further Examination of Wholesale CBDCs

The French central bank has concluded that further examination is required of wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Others  ·  9 November 2021

Russian Ministries, Duma Want to Legalize Crypto Mining: Report

The lawmakers and institutions think taxing the industry would be beneficial to the country, however the central bank disagrees.

Others  ·  9 November 2021

Biden Administration Sanctions Crypto Exchange Chatex Over Ransomware Allegations

The Treasury Department sanctioned OTC exchange Suex in September.

Others  ·  9 November 2021

Bank of China Reveals Machine That Converts Foreign Currency to Digital Yuan: Report

The digital yuan machine requires a passport, but not a bank account, according to the report.

Others  ·  8 November 2021

If Facebook Can’t Run a Global Currency, Who Could?

A look at global currency, institutional trust, activist monetary policy and all that comes with it.

Others  ·  7 November 2021

The End of the Super Bubble vs. WAGMI

A reading of two Twitter threads that paint a very different picture of the world.

Others  ·  7 November 2021

What to Do About the Looming Disaster for Crypto in 6050I

The latest from the Infrastructure bill plus recent SEC statements on enforcement.

Others  ·  6 November 2021

NFTs: Tools for Art, Advocacy and Activism

The great phenomenon of NFTs is sweeping through society.

Others  ·  5 November 2021

Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 5, 2021

With bitcoin trading sideways as altcoins push upward and a look at a long-delayed Florida trial that bitcoin insiders are watching closely, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

Others  ·  5 November 2021

Kazakhstan Passes Law to Monitor Crypto Services for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

The law approved by the country’s parliament would make financial monitoring a requirement for digital asset platforms.

Others  ·  5 November 2021

S. Korean Regulator Says NFTs Are Not Virtual Assets: Report

Seoul will follow FATF guidance on the matter of NFTs.

Others  ·  5 November 2021

mBridge Reveals 15 Use Cases and 22 Heavyweight Participants

Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Société Générale and China's state-owned banks are part of the project.

Others  ·  5 November 2021

Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 4, 2021

With altcoins stabilizing near recent all-time-highs and a look at what went wrong with Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.

Others  ·  4 November 2021