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Iran Central Bank to Allow Money Changers, Banks to Pay for Imports Using Mined Crypto

The Central Bank of Iran is now allowing its banks to interact with cryptocurrencies and say mined crypto can pay for imports. “The Hash” panel discusses Iran’s changing crypto stance and the pros and cons of issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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Dogecoin Swells Over 80% in Asia Hours; China’s CBDC Pilots Turn One

Dogecoin prices surged during Asia trading hours, thanks to celebrity hype from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and fellow billionaire Mark Cuban.

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Macau Considers e-CNY Rollout; Kimchi Premium Arbitrage on the Rise

Macau, one of the largest casino hubs globally, is studying the feasibility of CBDC applications with the help of the Chinese central bank. Top South Korean banks urge the banking industry to reject suspicious remittance applications as kimchi premium arbitrage rises. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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'Today, Everything Changes': DCG's Barry Silbert on Coinbase's Public Listing

Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert joins "First Mover" for a wide-ranging discussion on Coinbase's Nasdaq debut, his outlook for bitcoin, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), DCG's plans, and more as the crypto world marks this watershed moment.

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'Cryptocurrency Providing a Critical Capability for Digital Identity to Move Forward': MIT Lecturer

Daniel "Dazza" Greenwood, executive director of the MIT Computational Law Report, joins "Coin Toss" host Adam Levine, CoinDesk’s Chief Content Officer Michael Casey and Managing Director of Research Noelle Acheson to discuss the path forward for digital identity. Plus, insights into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how the U.S. can take the lead.

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Does the Rise of Bitcoin Signal the Decline of the Dollar?

As bitcoin’s valuation soars, some in the crypto world believe the U.S. dollar is on the decline, but Marc Chandler, of Bannockburn Global Forex, disagrees. Chandler explains his position in the crypto vs. fiat debate, why he sees crypto as “private fiat,” and how CBDCs will change the crypto ecosystem.

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Bank of International Settlements Says China's Digital Yuan Will Not Have 'First Mover Advantage'

Bank of International Settlements General Manager Agustin Carstens pushed back against claims that China's digital yuan would give the country a "first mover advantage" in the world of CBDCs. Though Carstens didn't directly name China, his speech challenged "overblown" rhetoric that any one CBDC would become the world's reserve currency based on "digital nature alone." Nik De breaks it down.

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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Digital Dollar Rollout Begins Wednesday

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank launched its central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout Wednesday, allowing people in Eastern Caribbean islands to spend and earn money in DCash, a digital version of the Eastern Caribbean dollar. We hear from Brian Popelka of Bitt, a key partner in the project.

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Germany’s Central Bank Is Testing Blockchain-Based Alternatives to CBDCs

Germany’s Central Bank is less enthusiastic about a digital euro than its other European counterparts, citing concerns that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could destabilize the banking system and penalize savers. “The Hash” panel discusses the pros and cons of CBDCs.

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