Tag: banknotes
ECB Blasts Spot Bitcoin ETFs: A Warning Bell for Investors?
In a recent blog post titled “ETF approval for bitcoin – the naked emperor’s new clothes,” published by the European Central Bank (ECB), Ulrich...
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Bitcoin: The gold standard for a digital age
The nature of money is tragically one of the most unexamined and vital questions in modern society. Over the course of history, different monetary...
Stablecoins will remain ‘indispensable’ in Argentina under new president — Ripio CEO
President-elect of Argentina Javier Milei ran on a promise of economic change. The shape of the transformation will only become known after his inauguration...
Why Bitcoin holds the upper hand against CBDCs
When FTX crashed in November 2022, it triggered a multi-billion dollar exodus spree, bringing Bitcoin down 22% in a single day. By the end...
Web3 Washing the Emperor’s New Clothes
Why even Web3 commerce first-movers are headed for disruption and what they can do about it.If Ethereum and Consensys Co-founder Joseph Lubin is to...
What is Disbursement? How It Works, Examples & FAQs
A disbursement refers to paying out or distributing money or funds from a source to recipients. It typically involves releasing funds for specific purposes,...
NBG Georgia Shortlists Ripple Among Tech Firms for CBDC Pilot
The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) is propelling forward with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) venture, dubbed the Digital GEL Pilot Project. The...
The Fed and web3: Understanding the U.S. central banking system’s approach to all things crypto
Despite some concerns within the web3 community about the Federal Reserve’s understanding of the evolving digital landscape, recent evidence suggests that these fears may...
The Law Must Evolve To Make CBDCs Possible, Says BIS Chief – Decrypt
Outdated legal frameworks are holding the world back from issuing much-needed Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) according to Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the...
Hong Kong Authorities Crack Down on Crypto Influencers Tied to JPEX: Report
The Hong Kong police have apprehended six individuals in connection with the cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX, which shuttered its operations this week.
According to...
Nepal central bank plans CBDC in a year or two, says spokesperson
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the South Asian nation’s central bank, revealed in August 2022 its intentions to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC)....
To predict Hong Kong’s future in crypto, just read its money
Hong Kong is one of few economies in the world, the U.K. being another, to have private banks issue official banknotes. In fact, three...
Money And Regulatory Tyrants: Shutting Down The Cryptocurrency Business – CryptoInfoNet
OPINION:Imagine you have an entirely legal business in your home state, but certain politicians and powerful government bureaucrats do not like your business for...