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130 Countries Are Exploring a CBDC: Atlantic Council
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130 Countries Are Exploring a CBDC: Atlantic Council
According to the Atlantic Council, 130 countries are currently exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Senior Director Josh Lips...
130 Countries Are Exploring a CBDC: Atlantic Council
By CoinDesk Staff
Nov 21, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Nov 21, 2023
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Markets
China
Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings
Crypto adoption has increased 23-fold globally over the past year with India, Pakistan and Ukraine driving the surge.
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By Muyao Shen
Aug 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2021
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Breakdown 8.15.21 - bitcoin nigeria iraq
Podcasts
Nigeria
Why Bitcoin Matters in Nigeria and Iraq
A reading of two essays from crypto voices around the world.
Breakdown 8.15.21 - bitcoin nigeria iraq
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Aug 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 15, 2021
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Breakdown 6.19.21 - bitcoin Africa
Podcasts
Africa
What Are the Prospects for a Bitcoin Standard in Africa?
Plus more bitcoin institutional news and a FUD recap on this edition of the Weekly Recap.
Breakdown 6.19.21 - bitcoin Africa
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jun 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2021
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General Views Of Bank for International Settlements
Markets
Bank for international settlements
BIS Survey Finds Central Banks Keen on Tourists, Non-Residents Using Upcoming CBDCs
“Central banks are considering a variety of [multi-CBDC] arrangements,” BIS researchers wrote.
General Views Of Bank for International Settlements
By Helene Braun
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2021
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Breakdown 6.7.21 - Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, who just announced his plan to make bitcoin legal tender in the country.
Podcasts
Bitcoin
El Salvador Poised to Become the First Bitcoin Country: Just How Big a Deal Is This?
A discussion of the implication of El Salvador’s announcement for Salvadorans, bitcoin and the world at large.
Breakdown 6.7.21 - Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, who just announced his plan to make bitcoin legal tender in the country.
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jun 7, 2021 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2021
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Policy
Bitcoin mining
Why China’s Crackdown May Make Bitcoin Mining More Centralized
Big Chinese miners are likely to survive the crackdown.
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By David Pan
May 27, 2021 at 1:58 a.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Policy
Bitcoin mining
3 Things You Need to Know About China's Crypto Crackdown
The crackdown notice from the State Council has sent shockwaves across the crypto industry in China.
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By David Pan
May 24, 2021 at 10:01 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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Policy
China
Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Is Not New but Don't Dismiss It
China’s reiterated crypto ban sharpens the focus on the financial sector.
China crypto crackdown 2021
By David Pan
May 20, 2021 at 8:53 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2021
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