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China Proposes Global Rules for Monitoring CBDCs

China is leading major nations in the development of a CBDC but the digital yuan project has raised concerns.

People’s Bank of China

Markets

Indian Government Says Companies Must Disclose Crypto Holdings

New language is being added to the country's Companies Act of 2013.

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Markets

Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave Digital Currencies to Governments

"We’re not a bank and we don’t want to become a bank and we don’t want to compete with our customers who are banks," said Brad Smith.

Microsoft

Markets

Jamaica's Central Bank to Pilot CBDC Beginning in May

The Bank of Jamaica will pilot the CBDC in its fintech regulatory sandbox from May to December.

Jamaica is getting closer to launching a CBDC.

Markets

Decentralized Data Project Covalent Raises Another $2M

Covalent will use the funding to launch a decentralized version of its data query network.

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Markets

Binance to Partner With Singapore-Based Platform CapBridge to Broaden Its Services

The legally non-binding agreement indicates the two firms intend to build a strategic STO.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Finance

Trading Platform Abra Will Now Lend Fiat Money for Crypto Collateral

Abra Borrow will initially be available in 35 U.S. states, as well as globally.

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt (CoinDesk archives)

Tech

Ripple Touts Role for XRP in Central Bank Digital Currency White Paper

The crypto asset could be used as a "neutral bridge" between different currencies, Ripple says.

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Policy

'Thrill' and 'Status' Driving Young People to Crypto Investment, Says UK Financial Watchdog

These young investors "skew more towards being female, under 40 and from a BAME background," the regulator said.

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Finance

Time Magazine Lists 'Comfort With Bitcoin' as Qualification for New CFO

The LinkedIn job posting shows awareness of cryptocurrencies is penetrating the C-suite in a way that would have been unthinkable a year ago.

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