A financial professor is skeptical about Bitcoin’s design but is still very much involved in crypto research and is bullish about the future of digital assets.
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Official explains why China CBDC should not be as anonymous as cashOfficial explains why China CBDC should not be as anonymous as cash
While cash is associated with more anonymity, it’s still less mobile and easy to use in large amounts than a digital currency, China’s CBDC project lead Mu Changchun said.
U.S. dollar index retreats from 20 year highs — but will DXY topping spark a Bitcoin recovery?U.S. dollar index retreats from 20 year highs — but will DXY topping spark a Bitcoin recovery?
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) retreated broadly from its prevailing bull run in the past two weeks, dropping by up to 3.20% after hitting its two-decade high of 105. Overvaluation
Fitting the bill: US Congress eyes e-cash as an alternative to CBDCFitting the bill: US Congress eyes e-cash as an alternative to CBDC
On March 11, United States President Joe Biden issued an executive order in which he encouraged the Federal Reserve to continue research on a prospective U.S. central bank digital currency,
Bitcoin Lightning Network goes live on Cash AppBitcoin Lightning Network goes live on Cash App
Mobile payment service Cash App revealed that Lightning Network can now be used to transfer Bitcoin (BTC) through its app. With the new feature, its users can send their BTC
Moneygram buys 4% stake in crypto ATM operator CoinmeMoneygram buys 4% stake in crypto ATM operator Coinme
The investment follows a May 2021 partnership between the two firms aimed at expanding access to crypto-fiat exchanges.
Bank of Russia to assess Bitcoin holdings volumes as $36M leave banksBank of Russia to assess Bitcoin holdings volumes as $36M leave banks
The Bank of Russia remains skeptical on crypto despite the Russian president viewing it as a potential unit of account.
64% of Adults from 10 Different Countries Would Use a Central Bank Digital Currency: Report64% of Adults from 10 Different Countries Would Use a Central Bank Digital Currency: Report
As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) advance in testing, a number of countries have taken the lead in an effort to create a CBDC. The enterprise blockchain firm Guardtime recently
Poland, Romania Rank in Top 10 for Number of Bitcoin ATMs, World’s Total Exceeds 23,000Poland, Romania Rank in Top 10 for Number of Bitcoin ATMs, World’s Total Exceeds 23,000
Two East European nations, Poland and Romania, are now among the top 10 countries hosting the most cryptocurrency ATMs. The global number of teller machines supporting crypto transactions has increased
Over 3,000 ATMs in Beijing Offer Digital Yuan WithdrawalsOver 3,000 ATMs in Beijing Offer Digital Yuan Withdrawals
Leading Chinese banks have introduced digital yuan withdrawals at more than 3,000 ATM locations in Beijing. Residents of the capital city will now be able to exchange their e-CNY funds