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Central Bank Digital Currency

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Prices
Iran's Recognition of Crypto Mining Prompts Local Bitcoin Price Spike
The Iranian government has recognized bitcoin mining as a lawful activity, briefly sending bitcoin prices to record levels at the country's exchanges.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Sep 6, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2018
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India Eyes State Digital Currency to Cut $90 Million Banknote Bill
The Reserve Bank of India is mulling a central bank digital currency as a means to reduce the country's huge spend on minting physical cash.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2018
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Payments
Bitt Inks Blockchain Deal With Another Caribbean Central Bank
Bitt is partnering with the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten to look into issuing a central bank-backed digital currency for the two nations.
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By Nikhilesh De
Aug 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2018
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Research
Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper
Central bank-issued cryptocurrency could bring economic welfare gains for Canada and the U.S., according to a researcher from Canada's central bank. 
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 27, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2018
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Bank of Korea: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies Pose 'Moral Hazard'
South Korea's central bank has announced that it does not plan to launch its own digital currency over fears it could destabilize the economy.
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By Daniel Palmer
Jun 18, 2018 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2018
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Thailand Trials Central Bank Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement
Thailand's central bank is examining how a blockchain-based digital currency could make interbank settlement both faster and cheaper.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2018
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Hong kong
Hong Kong Official Rules Out Plan for Central Bank Digital Currency
Hong Kong's de facto central bank has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), a government official said on Wednesday.
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By Wolfie Zhao
May 31, 2018 at 6:03 a.m. UTC
May 31, 2018
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News
No Plans for National Cryptocurrency, Bank of Japan Official Says
The Bank of Japan said it has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency due to concerns over financial stability. 
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By Wolfie Zhao
Apr 17, 2018 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2018
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Chile
Chilean Regulator: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies May Be 'Many Years Away'
The head of Chile's central bank has said he believes a central bank-issued digital currency may be "many years" from coming to fruition.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2017
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Russia
Bank of Russia: 'It's Time to Develop National Cryptocurrencies'
Russia's central bank believes the time is right to develop and launch its own digital currency, one of its senior officials said today.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 2, 2017 at 1:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2017
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