2018-6-23 03:39 |
The Bahamas’ central bank has announced plans of introduction of a national digital currency, as well as develop blockchain-based projects
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The Central Bank of Bahamas has put plans in place to roll out its digital currency across the country. With this plan fully set, the Bahamas will be aiming to be the first country in the world to have a state-backed e-currency.
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Bahamas’ currency intends to expand into digital money. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas established the Bahamian dollar (BSD) as legal tender in 1966, replacing the British Pound Sterling (GPB).
2018-8-14 10:35 | |
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The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to introduce a government-backed pilot digital currency, Jamaica Observer reported June 22. Speaking at the Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference earlier this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas, K Peter Turnquest, made the announcement, saying that the development of a fully digital
2018-6-23 05:52 | |
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