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Hong Kong to Expand Chinese Digital Yuan Testing, Launching Its Own CBDC
By Tokoni Uti
February 29th, 2024
Hong Kong is currently pursuing an expansion of the digital yuan’s application. It is also approaching the second phase of its own CBDC pilot program and completing consultations for stablecoin issuance.
US Senators Introduce Bill to Block Issuance of CBDCs
By Chimamanda U. Martha
February 27th, 2024
The bill aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from using CBDC as a tool to implement monetary policy or control the economy.
Philippines Plans to Launch CBDC by 2026, but There’s One Catch
By Mayowa Adebajo
February 12th, 2024
The Philippines might be setting out on its CBDC journey a bit differently from many others.
Donald Trump Tokens Rise 100% after Crypto Fund Touts Their Possible Spike This Year
By Tolu Ajiboye
February 6th, 2024
According to the crypto exec, Trump’s campaign and court cases will pump the tokens regardless of the election outcome.
South Korean Regulators to Consult SEC on Bitcoin ETFs
By Tokoni Uti
February 5th, 2024
The meeting with the SEC is now another step in South Korea’s journey of developing its local crypto economy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Donald Trump Take Similar Position about CBDC in US
By Temitope Olatunji
January 29th, 2024
Kennedy expressed his concerns about the potential infringement on civil liberties that comes with the ability to monitor every transaction.
Coinbase Crypto Advocacy Group: 18 US Senators Openly Support Crypto
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
January 29th, 2024
Cryptocurrency has been a major point of discussion in politics lately, with experts stating that the crypto community stands to play a significant role in elections.
Donald Trump Doubles Down on Anti-CBDC Stance, Credits Ramaswamy
By Chimamanda U. Martha
January 23rd, 2024
While Trump and his cohorts believe the introduction of CBDCs to the financial economy is a dangerous threat to freedom, many nations around the world are exploring such assets.
Anti-CBDC Governor Ron DeSantis Withdraws from Presidential Race, Backs Trump
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
January 22nd, 2024
A known supporter of Bitcoin, DeSantis has openly opposed the idea of a government-issued central bank digital currency, calling it a threat to financial freedom.
Donald Trump Makes NFT Move Getting Mugshot Trading Cards to Bitcoin Ordinals
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 19th, 2024
The promotional approach seems effective in driving sales for Trump’s latest NFT collection, limiting “one of one” ordinals to a maximum of 200 in this exclusive offer.
Trump Pledges to ‘Never Allow’ CBDC Issuance if Elected
By Mercy Tukiya Mutanya
January 18th, 2024
The US Federal Reserve has been exploring the feasibility of a CBDC. This, however, is not a sign that a digital dollar is on the horizon.
Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin and CBDCs Threaten US Dollar’s Dominance as Global Currency
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 16th, 2024
The report states that an increase in the adoption and use cases of Bitcoin and CBDCs could weaken the strength of the US dollar.
Spain’s Central Bank Confirms Partners as It Advances toward Wholesale CBDC Testing
By Temitope Olatunji
January 5th, 2024
After an open call for collaborators, Banco de España chose local banks Cecabank and Abanca, along with UK-based blockchain company Adhara Blockchain, out of 24 total applicants.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Approves Launch of cNGN Stablecoin in February
By Chimamanda U. Martha
January 5th, 2024
The cNGN will serve as a complement, not a substitute for the country’s fiat currency.
Robert Kiyosaki Says US Moving towards Depression and War, Recommends BTC Purchase
By Mayowa Adebajo
January 4th, 2024
Kiyosaki’s Bitcoin recommendation comes amid a high level of confidence that the US SEC will soon begin approving spot Bitcoin ETFs.