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Ripple Exec on CBDC Platform, Metaco Acquisition
Blockchain firm Ripple is launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform that allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. James Wallis, Ripple Vice President of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the platform's services and the firm's recent acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco for $250 million.
Ripple Launches Platform for Central Banks to Issue Their CBDCs
Ripple is starting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform which allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. The firm will also showcase a real estate tokenization product as part of Hong Kong Monetary Authority's e-HKD pilot. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Ripple amid a global race to digital money.
Ripple Starts Platform for Central Banks to Issue Their CBDCs
The firm will also showcase a real estate tokenization product as part of Hong Kong Monetary Authority's e-HKD pilot.
Florida’s DeSantis Waging Toothless Campaign Against Digital Dollars, Lawyers Say
The state-level campaign against a U.S. digital dollar made its first foray into established law with Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature on Florida’s effort to block the use of virtual government-backed money in business transactions. But legal experts suggest the state’s effort is nonsensical and potentially harmful for the digital assets sector DeSantis said he’s trying to protect. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Florida's central bank digital currencies (CBDC) "ban."
Christopher Giancarlo: Fight for the Future of Money in the U.S.
Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the CFTC, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ said the U.S. is resisting digitization of the dollar due to it being a threat to the country’s dominance over the traditional financial system. Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs are the future of money and countries that resist innovation will become irrelevant in the global financial landscape, said Giancarlo who is also the founder of the Digital Dollar Project. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Giancarlo expressed his disappointment over Washington’s hostility towards cryptocurrencies. His comments come in light of the recent enforcement actions against crypto by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hungarian Central Bank Sees No Imminent Need for e-Forint
The EU member is still trying out options for a central bank digital currency that could help the unbanked.
Why CBDCs Could Become a Talking Point in U.S. Presidential Election
A number of potential presidential candidates have recently taken a strong stance against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). CoinDesk's Emily Parker, executive director of global content, discusses why the issue is likely to be a talking point during the upcoming presidential election and why privacy concerns are forcing some lawmakers to "sound the alarm."
BNP Paribas Will Link Digital Yuan to Bank Accounts for Promoting CBDC Use: Report
BNP Paribas' corporate clients will be able to connect to China's e-CNY through a connection to the Bank of China's system
North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban CBDC Payments to the State
North Carolina's House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the state's agencies and institutions from accepting payments in central bank digital currencies (CBDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on the digital dollar.
North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State
The House of Representatives of the U.S. state voted 118-0 to pass an amended version of a bill that initially sought to ban crypto payments.
