South Korea’s Central Bank to Reveal CBDC ‘Blueprint’ in Upcoming Month
According to a report from cryptonews, the Bank of Korea (BOK), the central bank of South Korea, is gearing up to introduce a comprehensive plan for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the upcoming month of September. This strategic move is aimed at accelerating the advancement of the digital Korean won (KRW) as the […]
China Minsheng Bank and JD.com Collaborate to Introduce Digital Yuan Payment Service
China’s Minsheng Bank has revealed a strategic partnership with JD.com, a prominent e-commerce giant with a strong interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), to inaugurate a digital payment service powered by the digital Chinese Yuan (CNY). In a recent report by Shzhidao (via Sohu), Minsheng Bank’s customers located within the CBDC pilot zone can […]
Belarus Gears Up for Launch of Cross-Border CBDC, Drawing Inspiration from Russia’s Digital Ruble
In a move mirroring Russia’s efforts, Belarus is poised to introduce its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital rendition of the Belarusian ruble, aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions. Reports from Minsk-Novosti and Interfax reveal that the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) considers the upcoming CBDC launch as a pivotal milestone […]
Chinese Universities Begin Adopting Digital Yuan – Students to Lead CBDC Drive?
Source: CryptoNews Universities in China say they are adopting the digital yuan, and looking for ways to allow students to use the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) in “every” aspect of their campus lives. In an interview with the Chinese media outlet Stockstar, one of the firms at the center of the adoption drive said it was targeting […]
Visa to Develop Brazilian Blockchain-powered CBDC Project
Source: Cryptonews The payments giant Visa has unveiled a new blockchain and central bank digital currency (CBDC) project in Brazil. Per the Brazilian media outlet Livecoins, the firm was selected by the Brazilian central bank to “explore” blockchain technology-powered “usage cases” for the prototype digital real. The bank is hopeful of debuting its coin later this year. It has also claimed that […]