Tag: Central bank
Wholesale CBDCs: Major Central Banks Show Interest
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently conducted a survey of central banks worldwide and found that a staggering 94% of them are actively exploring the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This...
Swiss National Bank President Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
Swiss National Bank President Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve AssetIn a recent interview with the Tamedia group, Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel made headlines by dismissing the idea of including bitcoin in Switzerland's...
Proposal for Federal Reserve to Adopt Bitcoin as Reserve Asset at Nashville Conference
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, known for her support of cryptocurrencies, is planning to propose a bold idea at the upcoming Nashville conference. She wants the Federal Reserve to consider holding Bitcoin as a strategic...
Federal Reserve Boosts Balance Sheet Amid Rate Cut Speculation
The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has seen an increase of $2.6 billion, bringing it to $7.2 trillion. This rise comes amidst speculation about a potential rate cut as inflation cools. Despite the Fed's efforts...
Nigeria’s New Crypto Regulations: Local Offices and Leadership Requirements for Licensing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has recently introduced new regulations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in the country. These regulations aim to ensure closer regulatory supervision and support for...
Exploring Swiss National Bank and SDX’s Role in CBDCs and Tokenized Securities
The exploration of wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) is set to continue for an additional two years. This initiative, which aims to...