# Anti-CBDC bill in the US, no algo stablecoins for Canada: Law Decoded, Feb. 20–27

# Anti-CBDC bill in the US, no algo stablecoins for Canada: Law Decoded, Feb. 20–27

” Anti-CBDC bill in the US, no algo stablecoins for Canada: Law Decoded, Feb. 20–27 “ Last week was relatively calm regarding enforcement news but brought some peculiar local developments in regulation. United States Representative Tom Emmer introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that could prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central…

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# U.S. Treasury Janet Yellen calls for ‘strong regulatory framework’ for crypto activities

# U.S. Treasury Janet Yellen calls for ‘strong regulatory framework’ for crypto activities

” U.S. Treasury Janet Yellen calls for ‘strong regulatory framework’ for crypto activities “ United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed the importance of implementing a strong regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies during a G20 meeting on Feb. 25.  Speaking to Reuters, Yellen said that it was “critical to put in place a strong regulatory framework.”…

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# 5 ways CBDCs could impact the global financial system

# 5 ways CBDCs could impact the global financial system

” 5 ways CBDCs could impact the global financial system “ Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital versions of fiat currencies that are backed and issued by central banks. Here are five ways in which CBDCs could impact the global financial system. Digitalization of payments CBDCs might make payments quicker and more efficient because they…

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# BIS head describes ideal ‘unified ledger’ for central banks and other financial users

# BIS head describes ideal ‘unified ledger’ for central banks and other financial users

” BIS head describes ideal ‘unified ledger’ for central banks and other financial users “ General manager of the Bank for International Settlements Agustín Carstens spoke at the Singapore FinTech Festival on Feb. 22 and described the digital financial infrastructure he believes would best suit central bankers’ needs. He called that infrastructure a “unified ledger.”…

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# India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto?

# India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto?

” India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto? “ India’s national payment network, the unified payments interface (UPI), is expanding its services beyond Indian borders, integrating with Singapore’s PayNow rapid payment system. Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of…

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