‘Reject CBDCs In America And Back Bitcoin Instead’ — Group Urges US Regulators

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Bitcoin think tank says 'No' to CBDCs and lends credence to...

The Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) should be rejected, and in their place, the United States should look to Bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins, according to the U.S. think tank Bitcoin Policy InstThe post Bitcoin think tank says 'No' to CBDCs and lends credence to... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Bitcoin Policy Institute Explains Why CBDCs And The US Are Not A Match

The latest report by The Bitcoin Policy Institute goes for the lowest hanging fruit. It tries to convince US politicians that “CBDCs will erode the distinction between America and authoritarianism,” which is true.

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UK Parliamentary Group Starts Crypto Inquiry to Form Policy Recommendations

The cross-party group is asking industry experts, regulators and the government to weigh in on a range of topics including consumer protection and CBDCs.

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Fed paper looks at the potential effects of CBDC on monetary policy

The working paper traces the effects of operations with CBDCs through several scenarios and concludes the Fed will have it under control.

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South Africa finishes technical PoC for wholesale CBDC settlement system

The South African Reserve Bank stated further work would be undertaken to study the findings from the project and used to inform policy and regulatory responses to DLT and CBDCs.

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Russia sanctions could push other countries to develop their CBDCs

Banking executive Hiromi Yamaoka believes that the conflict in Ukraine could influence central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) policy globally.   The former head of payments and settlements department at the Bank of Japan sees countries such as China exploring CBDCs to counter the dominance of US dollars.

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CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’

A new report from EY highlights the need for a policy change for banks to overcome business uncertainties regarding digital assets.

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“Dollarization” Contributing to “Cryptoization” of Emerging Markets, says IMF

This “cryptoization” can become a threat to fiscal policy as such developing nations should consider the benefits of issuing CBDCs as a response to the growing use of crypto, the Fund said. The post “Dollarization” Contributing to “Cryptoization” of Emerging Markets, says IMF first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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CBDCs Unlock Endless Fiscal Policy Options

Ripple VP of Central Banks Engagement, James Wallis, shares how CBDCs can enable the next wave of financial inclusion and innovation—in fiscal policy and beyond. The post CBDCs Unlock Endless Fiscal Policy Options appeared first on Ripple.

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US Congress Creates New Crypto Working Group to Tackle Blockchain Regulation, CBDCs, and More 

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters announced that Congress had formed a new working group that would focus on cryptocurrency and fintech policy. Called the Blockchain Caucus or Fintech Task Force, the House Democrat group will feature 12 members of the House Financial Services Committee.

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Japan’s Finance Minister Wants CBDC Talks at G7 Meeting

Taro Aso, Japan’s Finance Minister, stated that a comprehensive discussion about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) should be held at the upcoming G7 meeting. Japan Calls for In-Depth CBDC Policy Discussion  According to the South China Morning Post on Tuesday (Feb.

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CBDCs and Interoperability: Bridging the Gap in Innovation

Central Banks will play a critical role in the new, modern global financial infrastructure that blockchain technologies will undoubtedly underpin. Central Bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are an important development for Central Banks, allowing for the continuation of sovereign monetary policy in a digital asset world—to the benefit of billions of people around the world.

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Facebook’s Libra Renamed ‘Diem’ Amid Plans for Stablecoin Launch 2021

Since its announcement in mid-2019, regulators have railed against Libra, arguing that the project could upend global monetary policy control protocols. Indeed, Libra’s emergence likely provided the catalyst for more serious considerations surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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Privacy, Power, Fiscal Policy, the Poor: 4 Reasons to Worry About CBDCs

As central banks everywhere gear up to launch digital currencies, it's time to consider the possible downsides.

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Law Decoded: The rivalry between central banks and global stablecoins, Oct. 9–16

Talk of CBDCs and Facebook's Libra headlined this week's policy news, as international organizations weigh in on both.

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Seven Major Central Banks Collaborate to Release First CBDC Report, Highlighting Key Principles

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS), along with seven other prominent central banks, has published a report on the feasibility of issuing CBDCs to complement monetary policy. According to the 26-page document, CBDC’s should be based on foundational principles and core features that will enable the prospectus digital currencies to function effectively.

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Mastercard Launches a Virtual Testing Platform for CBDCs

As the Bank for International Settlements survey revealed, a whopping 80% of central banks are engaged in some form of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In the race to embrace digital payments, central banks clearly don’t want to lose its control of the monetary policy in issuing and distributing currency while supporting innovation.

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Over 20% Of Central Banks Are Looking to Launch A CBDC In The Next 1-6 Years: BIS Report

In research published over the weekend, the Swiss-based BIS reports the growing attention by global central banks on research and development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in 2020. The paper states the motivations, technical developments and policy approaches towards the launch of CBDCs vary across the central banks with the more innovative countries taking […]

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CBDCs, while enhancing transmission of monetary policy, are potentially risky

Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra shows no signs of launching this year and there have been plenty of speculations regarding its fate, ever since the start of 2020. However, discussions around the laThe post CBDCs, while enhancing transmission of monetary policy, are potentially risky appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Facebook's Libra has instigated fear of central banks losing monetary policy control

Discussions around Facebook's Libra seem to have dialed down a bit lately. However, all the attention that was once given to Libra seems to have extended to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) nowThe post Facebook's Libra has instigated fear of central banks losing monetary policy control appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Private Digital Payment Systems Are Pushing The Fed Reserve To Look At DLT-Based CBDCs

On Feb 5th during a sit down with Stanford University dean, Federal Reserve governor, Lael Brainard was optimistic at the possibility of launching their own digital currency. They are in the process of analyzing a wide array of concerns they could potentially face including policy and legal concerns.

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How secure are CBDCs? From security to policy, here are the risks associated with CBDC issuance

Central Bank Digital Currencies have taken the world by storm; the landscape of cryptocurrencies has evolved to an extent where central banks of various countries are now analyzing and researching wayThe post How secure are CBDCs? From security to policy, here are the risks associated with CBDC issuance appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Chilean Central Bank Governor: Central Banks Digital Currencies Can Be Issued Without Blockchain

According to Chile’s Central Bank Governor, Mario Marcel, digital currencies issued by the central banks are beneficial and can run outside of the blockchain technology, the Block reports. The governor was speaking during the OECD's Global Blockchain Policy Forum that was held last week.

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CBDC Could Have “Severely Negative Consequences” for “Bank-Dominated Payments System” – Former FDIC Chair

The former chair of the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sheila Bair, recently published an article imploring the U. S. Federal Reserve to explore central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs).

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