Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
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Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress…
Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD
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According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered…
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
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The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by…
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
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Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims…
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
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China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to…
Moscow Exchange Opts out of Russia’s Crypto Trading Program
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The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest securities marketplace, will not participate in an experimental program for cryptocurrency trading, as confirmed by Nikolai…
Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports
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The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to…
The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut
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As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for…
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
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Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of…