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Zero-knowledge proofs vs. CBDCs: the fight for privacy amid central banks’ bid for control
DeFi
April 23, 2023
Zero-knowledge proofs vs. CBDCs: the fight for privacy amid central banks’ bid for control
Privacy preservation is becoming an increasingly important and scarce resource in the current ‘Information Age’ — particularly regarding financial transactions.…
Central bank digital currency: blockchain could upend banking
Blockchain
January 3, 2023
Central bank digital currency: blockchain could upend banking
Banking remains remarkably stuck in old ways. The model has hardly changed for decades. Banks fund themselves partly with deposits…
Central Banks’ Monetary Policy is Dominating Bitcoin and Crypto – Weiss Ratings
Bitcoin
June 10, 2022
Central Banks’ Monetary Policy is Dominating Bitcoin and Crypto – Weiss Ratings
Key takeaways: Weiss Ratings believes that Bitcoin and the crypto markets are being dominated by the ongoing monetary policies of…
Russia’s Central Bank Makes U Turn about Crypto Usage in International Payments
Blockchain
June 6, 2022
Russia’s Central Bank Makes U Turn about Crypto Usage in International Payments
As a change of tune, Russia’s central bank is relieving its previous tough stance about cryptocurrencies by allowing their usage…
Chile’s Central Bank Wants More Time to Study CBDCs
Blockchain
May 20, 2022
Chile’s Central Bank Wants More Time to Study CBDCs
Chile’s Central Bank is spending more time and exploring research options to determine whether it will issue a Central Bank Digital…
IMF Sounds Warning Following Bitcoin Adoption In The Central African Republic
Bitcoin
May 5, 2022
IMF Sounds Warning Following Bitcoin Adoption In The Central African Republic
The Central African Republic recently adopted Bitcoin and Other cryptos to bolster the failing economy Officials from the IMF said…
Bitcoin Is A Legal Tender by Law in Central African Republic
Bitcoin
April 25, 2022
Bitcoin Is A Legal Tender by Law in Central African Republic
Despite strong volatility and price correction this year in 2022, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to see increasing global adoption. As per…
Britain’s Central Bank Calls For Tougher Crypto Regulation
Bitcoin
March 24, 2022
Britain’s Central Bank Calls For Tougher Crypto Regulation
Britain’s central bank called on lawmakers to toughen regulations around cryptocurrencies, citing the potential for misuse of the technology in…
Canadian Central Bank Partners with MIT for CBDC Research
Blockchain
March 21, 2022
Canadian Central Bank Partners with MIT for CBDC Research
The Bank of Canada- the Central Bank of Canada, announced Wednesday that it has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
Elrond Gets the Greenlight from Romania Central Bank In-Principle for Acquiring Payments Firm Twispay
Blockchain
March 15, 2022
Elrond Gets the Greenlight from Romania Central Bank In-Principle for Acquiring Payments Firm Twispay
Elrond, a blockchain firm based in Romania, announced on Thursday that it acquired Twispay, a major Romanian payments company. The…