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National Bank of Georgia seeking CBDC development partner, to launch pilot environment

The National Bank of Georgia (NGB) is developing the digital GEL and is searching for a suitable partner.  NGB plans to launch a Limited Access Live Pilot Environment through various use cases to test the technology capabilities and potential application areas of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) system.  After extensive research, NGB has

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Nigeria invites global experts to collaborate on national AI strategy

Nigeria is extending an invitation to scientists of Nigerian heritage, as well as globally renowned experts who have worked within the Nigerian market, to collaborate in the formulation of its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.According to Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, who made the announcement

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US Senate approves national defense bill that also targets crypto mixers

The United States Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) worth $886 billion on July 27. The bill includes a provision targeting crypto mixers, anonymity-enhancing coins and institutions engaging in crypto trading.The NDAA is a bill that helps authorize how the country’s defense department can utilize federal funding.

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National Australia Bank joins crypto exchange boycott, cites ‘scams’

Another major bank in Australia has said it will block certain cryptocurrency platforms, citing high levels of scam risk in the industry.National Australia Bank (NAB) on July 17 officially announced a set of new measures to protect customers from fraud as part of its “bank-wide scam strategy.”Alongside halting “millions in

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Swiss National Bank to Launch Wholesale CBDC (wCBDC) Pilot Soon

The decision to prioritize wholesale CBDCs, which involve tokenized securities, showcases the SNB’s commitment to thoroughly assess and manage any associated risks before considering the introduction of retail CBDCs. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is set to create a digital currency known as a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). According

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