ECCB DCash Launches in the Commonwealth of Dominica and Montserrat
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) DCash officially went live in The Commonwealth of Dominica and Montserrat, expanding the central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot to seven of the eight member countries. [Read more]
Stablecoins to face new restrictions in Japan
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reportedly planning a legislative proposal for the upcoming year to restrict the issuance rights of stablecoins to banks and wire transfer companies. [Read more]
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ITU DC³ Conference: From cryptocurrencies to CBDCs
The January 25-27 DC³ Conference: From cryptocurrencies to CBDC, will highlight the work of the Digital Currency Global Initiative with a spotlight on emerging trends, innovations and initiatives shaping the future of digital currencies. The conference is organized jointly by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Stanford University Future of Digital Currency Initiative (FDCI). [The program is available here, and click here to register (it’s free).]
