OECD publishes insights on tax policy issues of digital currencies
The OECD and the G20 on 12 October 2020 published a report analysing different international tax policy implications of the taxation of...
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RBA reluctantly reconsiders retail CBDC in latest paper
The RBA has published a detailed paper setting out its continued sceptical position on a possible retail central bank digital currency
Mastercard minting digital currencies for central banks?
Mastercard has announced the release of a proprietary testing environment which gives central banks the tools to test CBDCs
Libra Association appoints Steve Bunnell as Chief Legal Officer
The Libra Association has announced the appointment of its new Chief Legal Officer, Mr Steve Bunnell
US Federal Reserve provides update on digital currencies
US Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard recently gave a speech providing an update on the Fed's approach to digital currencies
Chinese Digital Yuan rolling out to Greater Bay Area with >70M residents
The Chinese digital yuan is set to be rolled out in an area with over 70 million residents in coming weeks.
Misleading statements at forefront of SEC action against Boon.Tech ICO
The SEC has come down hard on another ICO, announcing charges against Virginia-based Boon.Tech and its CEO for a 2017 ICO
The State of Staking: Seeking certainty in proof-of-stake tax
US Congressional Blockchain Caucus’ co-chairs have written to the IRS expressing concern about the tax treatment of staking
US Congress hot and cold on digital assets, but considers Digital Dollar
A US Senate subcommittee has once again raised the possibility of a digital US dollar, as a means to maintain the dollar's supremacy
Visa vaunts vison of digital currency strategy
Visa recently released details of its digital currency strategy, which emphasise Visa's partnership program and contributions to date
FATF reports on 'so called stablecoins'
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a report on stablecoins, finding that stablecoins are covered by the FATF Standards
Bank of Canada releases comprehensive CBDC analysis
Bank of Canada has released a set of staff analytical notes on the design, security, privacy and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
CBDC development prioritised post COVID says BIS
Head of the Innovation Hub at the Bank for International Settlements confirms COVID causing reprioritisation of CBDC development
A return to the Wood Standard? local currencies and covid
A small town in Washington is returning to the "wood standard" in issuing it's own currency to combat covid-19 related economic issues
Banque de France finishes first CBDC test
The Bank of France has announced the successful completion of a central bank digital currency test.
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