Month: September 2023

People’s Bank of China reveals impressive digital yuan numbers: $250 billion and counting

TL;DR Breakdown China’s digital yuan has made impressive strides since its experimental debut 1.5 years ago, with transactions totaling approximately $250 billion, according to the People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang. MAS is honoured to have Dr Yi Gang, President of China Society for Finance and Banking as the speaker for the MAS Lecture 2023. …

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Chinese business travelers embrace cryptocurrency for air tickets

TL;DR Breakdown The digital yuan, China’s central bank-issued cryptocurrency, has taken to the skies with its latest partnership. A strategic alliance between China Merchants Bank and the Civil Aviation Administration has given birth to the cutting-edge e-CNY platform, catering to the needs of both business travelers and jetsetters alike. Launched on July 18 with much fanfare, the …

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US House Republicans Introduce Comprehensive Digital Assets Bill

TL;DR Breakdown On July 20, Republican members of the United States House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees introduced a groundbreaking 212-page bill called the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.” This joint effort between the two committees aims to create a robust regulatory framework for digital assets. The proposed legislation is a …

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