# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

“# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade ” As financial authorities around the globe become increasingly concerned about stablecoin regulation, a jurisdiction in China is preparing to pilot a new yuan-pegged stablecoin for international trade. Chris Banbury, head of global operations at permissionless blockchain project Conflux, told Cointelegraph on Sept. 21 that the…

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# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC

# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC

“# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC ” The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan is partnering with Ripple to pilot a central bank digital currency in the mountainous kingdom. In a Wednesday announcement, Ripple Labs said Bhutan’s central bank would be taking advantage of the company’s private ledger to issue and manage a digital…

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# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins

# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins

“# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins ” HSBC, the largest European bank with total assets of $3 trillion, maintains a skeptical stance on cryptocurrency while promoting the central bank digital currency (CBDC) development. HSBC Group CEO Noel Quinn penned an article, New forms of digital money could spur growth, outlining the firm’s commitment…

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# Adapt or die: Payments giants partner with crypto firms to ensure security

# Adapt or die: Payments giants partner with crypto firms to ensure security

“# Adapt or die: Payments giants partner with crypto firms to ensure security ” Institutional interest for digital assets continues to grow rapidly, demonstrating that cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and nonfungible tokens (NFT) are here to stay. At the same time, traditional financial institutions are beginning to understand the dire need to properly support digital assets. For…

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