Little need for a centrally managed digital currency in markets like Australia: RBA
What additional purpose would a centrally managed digital currency serve that electronic money from financial institutions is not already serving?
Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear
Coronavirus is accelerating the development of central bank digital currencies as it has prompted millions of people to turn to cashless payments.
As many as 36% of large investors own crypto assets, and bitcoin is the most popular, Fidelity says
More than one-third of large institutional investors hold crypto assets, and the most popular one is bitcoin, a recent survey showed.
Australians, New Zealanders can now use Bitcoin in vending machines
Vending machines operated by major Asia-Pacific soft-drink bottler and distributor Coca-Cola Amatil will now be accepting payments in crypto.
China’s digital currency could challenge Bitcoin and even the dollar
China has begun a pilot program for an official digital version of its currency—with the likelihood of a bigger test at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.
Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet to Novi
Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi.
What will the Bitcoin halving event do for blockchain and digital commerce?
On May 11, the number of new BTC bitcoins entering circulation dropped by half — from 12.5 to 6.25 thanks to Bitcoin halving.
Bitcoin’s historic ‘halving’: Why crypto experts are expecting a second explosion in value
Bitcoin could be back on the agenda for plucky investors after the infamous cryptocurrency experienced a triggered halving event yesterday.
