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Nestcoin CEO on State of Crypto in Nigeria

Nigeria's government recently approved a national blockchain policy as part of the country's effort to transition to a digital economy. Nestcoin CEO and co-founder Yele Bademosi discusses the state of crypto in Nigeria and the outlook for the e-Naira central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus, insights into how Nestcoin has managed to reemerge from the fallout of FTX's collapse with its new product Onboard.

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La BCE finalise les prototypes d'euro numérique alors que la décision de développement se profile

La Banque centrale européenne a examiné l’utilisation de la Technologies du registre distribué et des contrats intelligents pour sa nouvelle monnaie numérique potentielle.

The ECB is considering whether to issue its currency in digital form (moerschy/ Pixabay)

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La Banque centrale du Brésil sélectionne 14 participants pour le projet pilote de CBDC

Parmi les banques sélectionnées figurent les plus grandes banques locales, Visa et Microsoft.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Presidential Bid, Talks About Crypto

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the latest contender for the leadership of the Republican Party, said during a Twitter space that "bitcoin represents a threat to [the current regime]." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on DeSantis' attitudes toward crypto and CBDCs.

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Canvas CEO on Australia's CBDC Pilot, Tokenized FX Transactions

Australia made its first foreign exchange transaction using eAUD, the CBDC piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the company's role in the country's approach to testing the use of central bank digital currencies.

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Canvas Facilitates Forex Transaction Using Australian CBDC

Australia made its first Foreign Exchange Transaction using eAUD, the CBDC being piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the project, noting "what's happening here is a pilot to investigate the benefits that come with it." Plus, Lavecky shares his outlook on broader retail adoption of this technology.

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DeSantis : «Bitcoin représente une menace pour le régime actuel »

Le gouverneur de Floride et le dernier candidat à la direction du Parti républicain ont parlé de Crypto et de monnaies numériques de banque centrale dans un espace Twitter avec ELON Musk.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' departure from the presidential campaign field likely means less crypto talk in the 2024 election. (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)

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Le Royaume-Uni aura besoin de nouvelles lois pour s'adapter à la future livre numérique, affirment les avocats

Si le pays décide d'émettre une CBDC, les règles existantes en matière de protection des données, de sécurité et de lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent devront être modifiées, a déclaré Louise Abbott, associée chez Keystone Law.

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Legal Expert Dissects Florida Gov. DeSantis' Campaign Against CBDCs

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week to prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the state. Carla Reyes, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, who has done work in both digital assets law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that Florida is focused on, explains why she thinks "nothing has been prohibited" by the new law.

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Ripple Exec on Acquiring Crypto Custody Firm Metaco for $250M

Blockchain firm Ripple is buying Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco for $250 million. James Wallis, Ripple VP of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs, shares insights into the acquisition.

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