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CBDCs, also known as central bank digital currencies, are a new form of digital cash. It is expected that many countries and regions will introduce CBDCs into their economies soon.
Stablecoins’ usage will explode with adoption of other fiat currencies

Stablecoins’ usage will explode with adoption of other fiat currencies

Crypto users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of non-dollar stablecoins as the market adopts other fiat currencies.
Ukraine wants to become the leading jurisdiction for digital assets

Ukraine wants to become the leading jurisdiction for digital assets

Ukraine is motivated to adopt the use of digital assets after they helped the country handle the war in 2022 better.
ECB’s new blog slashes crypto, confirms the arrival of CBDCs

ECB’s new blog slashes crypto, confirms the arrival of CBDCs

ECB executive board member Fabio Panett points to the benefits of using CBDCs while calling cryptocurrencies dangerous.
Stablecoins vs CBDCs – what’s the difference?

Stablecoins vs CBDCs – what’s the difference?

Stablecoins and CBDCs may look similar, but there is much more underneath. While stablecoin is a cryptocurrency, CBDC is a digital currency. Is that different?
The threats of CBDCs – why we should not take it lightly

The threats of CBDCs – why we should not take it lightly

Central Bank Digital Currencies are becoming increasingly popular in the eyes of politicians and their adoption seems inevitable in a digitally prone society.
Three new players entered the “CBDC game” – who are they?

Three new players entered the “CBDC game” – who are they?

Central Bank Digital Currencies are becoming increasingly popular and their integration into our financial system seems inevitable.
ECB works with 5 companies to create digital euro

ECB works with 5 companies to create digital euro

The ECB chose five companies to work with on the development of the long-debated digital euro. The biggest company is Amazon.
France wants to have CBDC by 2023

France wants to have CBDC by 2023

The Bank of France expects to have a central bank digital currency in place by 2023. It expects to test a prototype this year.
India to implement CBDC using a graded approach

India to implement CBDC using a graded approach

RBI is in the process of verifying the feasibility and functionality of launching CBDC in mid-2022, in the proof of concept phase.
Europeans are generally critical of the CBDC

Europeans are generally critical of the CBDC

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is an idea that Europeans do not like at all. What is being addressed most is control and privacy.