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Bank of France Says Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) Could Power Central Bank Digital Currencies

The central bank of France is launching an experimental program to investigate the feasibility of rolling out its own central…

April 2, 2020

IMF Issues 7-Step Guidance to Preserve ‘Credibility and Integrity of the Global Financial System’ and Lessen Pandemic Blow

The International Monetary Fund has issued new guidance on how banking industry leaders can help maintain an ailing system amid…

March 31, 2020

Coinbase, Ripple and Binance Exempted From Holding Payments License in Singapore Until Summer

Singapore’s central bank and financial regulatory authority  is granting Coinbase, Ripple and Binance a temporary exemption from new licensing requirements.…

March 29, 2020

Narco-Terrorism, Tons of Cocaine, Money Laundering and Crypto Cloaking: US Indicts Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and 14 Officials

[the_ad id="50945"] The US Justice Department issued a sweeping indictment on Thursday against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and 14 high-ranking…

March 26, 2020

Senate Minority Leader Releases Summary of Massive $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

[the_ad id="90130"] The White House and Senate have reached a historic deal to inject $2 trillion into the economy via…

March 25, 2020

US Department of Homeland Security Names Blockchain Managers Part of ‘Critical Infrastructure Industry’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

[the_ad id="50945"] The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says blockchain managers are part of a critical infrastructure industry that…

March 25, 2020

China’s Central Bank Is Paving the Way for Its Digital Currency With Global Tech Giants on Board: Report

[the_ad id="50945"] China is reportedly working with private industry to accelerate the roll-out of its central bank-backed digital currency. According…

March 25, 2020

House Democrats Dump Digital Dollar in New Version of Emergency Relief Bill

[the_ad id="50945"] The idea of a digital dollar fueling emergency payments to Americans is moot. House Democrats have removed all…

March 24, 2020

Boost for Bitcoin (BTC)? US Lawmakers Considering Digital Dollar to Stimulate Economy

[the_ad id="50945"] In a bid to curb the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic impact on…

March 24, 2020

Ripple Executive Says Crypto and Blockchain Will Transform World of Finance, Changing the Way Banks Do Business

[the_ad id="50945"] Asheesh Birla thinks blockchain technology is poised to dramatically overhaul the global financial sector. Ripple's senior vice president…

March 24, 2020