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Central Bank Digital Currency Development Enters the Next Phase

Many of the world’s monetary authorities are seeking more guidance on how best to pursue digital forms of central bank money Central bank digital currencies can improve payment systems as well as financial inclusion—if they are appropriately designed. If not, they could pose risks. While not all countries may see an immediate case to deploy …

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Standard Chartered joins digital RMB business pilot

Today Standard Chartered in China said it is amongst the first foreign banks to take part in the digital yuan business pilot. It has started providing digital RMB exchange and redemption services via City Bank Clearing.  The Chinese arm of BNP Paribas started offering wallet services to corporate clients in May. And in July the Chinese arm of Singapore’s DBS Bank launched a …

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Etherscan acquires Solscan to expand its blockchain data services

Ethereum blockchain data services company Etherscan announced Wednesday that it has acquired Solscan, a block explorer for the Solana blockchain, in a bid to expand its capabilities across multiple blockchains. Built and launched in 2015, Etherscan is a block explorer for the Ethereum blockchain, which means it provides access to blockchain data and allows users to search, …

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Blockchain adoption ‘accelerating very quickly’ in big finance — Franklin Templeton exec

Franklin Templeton executive Sandy Kaul said in a report that a pathway to reengineering the global financial markets can be seen for the first time. Major financial firms like JPMorgan and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) have ramped up their blockchain-related activities heading into 2024, accelerating the adoption of distributed ledger technology …

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How user-friendly Web3 wallets bridge the gap between TradFi and DeFi

This multichain crypto wallet makes DeFi accessible and user-friendly, paving the way for mass adoption. Decentralized finance needs simplicity to get any interest from everyday users. StrikeX delivers a wallet with an easy-to-use mobile app to onboard more users to DeFi. The current wave of the tech revolution, with blockchain at the forefront, is changing the …

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Square Enix will modify organizational structure to support blockchain, Web3, AI in 2024

The company president says Square Enix will be “aggressive” in its application of AI and other cutting-edge technologies. NEWS Multimedia entertainment company Square Enix is working to modify its organizational structure and optimize company resource allocation to support a renewed focus on implementing artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Web3 and cloud technologies in 2024. Square Enix …

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BIS announces CBDC, tokenization projects for 2024

The Bank for International Settlements 2024 program features six new projects exploring the issues of cybersecurity, fighting financial crime, CBDCs and green finance. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub will proceed to the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) privacy testing and launch a blockchain-based tokenization project in 2024.  On …

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A user-friendly lending protocol on the Sui blockchain drives DeFi adoption

Sui Network’s ability to handle high transaction volumes while maintaining low fees has attracted developers and users alike, and it is now home to one of the fastest-growing DeFi apps. Scallop, a DeFi lending protocol built on Sui, is leveraging the network’s strengths to offer a user-friendly platform for borrowing and lending digital assets. As …

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How Would the Introduction of CBDCs Affect DeFi?

What are operational angles and areas that CBDCs could disrupt the DeFi Industry? Let’s find out. Table of Contents After nearly a decade on the sidelines, governments, led by their apex banks, are now preparing to plunge into the blockchain space with central bank-issued digital currencies. From barter to banknotes and now to Bitcoin, humanity’s …

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ASIA’S CURRENCY GAME: CENTRAL BANKS’ INNOVATIVE RESERVE DEFENSE

As global anxieties intensify over protracted US interest rates and mounting worldwide tensions, Asia’s central banks craft groundbreaking strategies to shield their currencies. The challenge arises due to Asian benchmark rates generally trailing those of their emerging counterparts, resulting in a broader disparity with the US. Adapting to Global Pressures India, sensing the shifting tides, plans to …

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