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Trojan Stablecoin: What Circle’s NYSE Listing Really Signals

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A stablecoin issuer, once niche and volatile by association, had now joined the ranks of America’s oldest financial institutions. But beneath the bell-ringing and ticker symbols lies a deeper story - one that challenges our assumptions about what crypto is becoming, and who will ultimately control the future of digital finance.

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Bitcoin Daily: OMFIF Debuts Digital Monetary Institute; Chinese Leaders Back Regional Digital Currency Plan

PYMNTS

The group, which has been releasing detailed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrency reports as of 2018, is geared toward CBDCs and retail and wholesale payments. . The digital currency would be backed by the yuan, the Korean won, the Japanese yen and the Hong Kong dollar. .

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Leaders Back Regional Digital Currency Plan

PYMNTS

The group, which has been releasing detailed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrency reports as of 2018, is geared toward CBDCs and retail and wholesale payments. . The digital currency would be backed by the yuan, the Korean won, the Japanese yen and the Hong Kong dollar. .

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5 Top Fintech Trends That Will Shake Up Singapore In 2025

Fintech News

This virtual financial advisor provides tailored investment guidance and portfolio management 24/7. Transforming Payments with CBDCs Singapores proactive exploration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) underscores its commitment to financial innovation and inclusion. Paxos adds further momentum to stablecoin adoption.

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Bitcoin Daily: UK Researching CBDC Use Cases; Lebanon To Introduce CBDC In 2021; SEC Member Pushes For Cryptocurrency Regulation; ShapeShift Delists Three Privacy Coins

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Treasury Department is researching use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), as well as drafting regulatory proposals for private stablecoins, U.K. Regulators are slow, and there’s a reason we’re slow,” she said, speaking at CoinDesk ’s Bitcoin for Advisors event. “We

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5 Top Fintech Trends Shaping the APAC Region in 2024

Fintech News

Experts and industry insiders hold a bullish outlook on the potential of these technologies to revolutionise finance, including in data-driven markets analysis and wealth management AI advisors. Some companies that have relied heavily on digital currencies have faced considerable challenges, while venture capital interest has shifted.

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Singapore Fintech Festival 2024: Highlights, Top Speakers and Must-Attend Sessions

Fintech News

Furthermore, a closer look will be taken at digital assets, including stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenised deposits, focusing specifically on interoperability and regulations.