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Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Bill Prohibiting Fed From Developing CBDC
March 22, 2023

Bills opposing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. have been introduced at both the federal and state level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Nigerian Cash Shortage Drives 63% Uptick in Digital Currency Use
March 22, 2023

A cash shortage in Nigeria has made the country’s digital currency much more popular. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Lagarde Says Digital Euro May Give Europe Greater Resiliency
March 21, 2023

A digital euro may provide Europe with greater resiliency and autonomy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Banning Using CBDCs as Money
March 20, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Bank of England Says ‘Britcoin’ Will Boost UK Businesses
February 27, 2023

The U.K.’s digital currency project will have real world benefits for the country’s businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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UAE Plans Digital Dirham to Promote Cross-Border Payments
February 13, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to launch a central bank digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Cash Use and Crypto Fears Have Countries Turning to CBDCs
February 08, 2023

The way people pay for things is changing as the nature of money itself transforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Bank of England Aiming to Launch Digital Pound by 2030
February 07, 2023

The Bank of England and U.K. Treasury are exploring the feasibility of an official “Britcoin.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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India Tests Contactless Digital Rupee Payments
February 06, 2023

Indian banks and retailers have reportedly begun accepting contactless payments made with digital rupees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...