Czech Central Bank Purchases Bitcoin For $1M Crypto ‘Test Portfolio’ Pilot – ...
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has launched its $1 million crypto “test portfolio” pilot with the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC), stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. The initiative follows previous efforts to diversify its international asset reserves with cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: European Banking Regulator Says EU Crypto Framework Addresses ECB’s Stablecoin Concerns Czech Central Bank Launches Bitcoin, […]
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Central Bank of Brazil Advances CBDC Project
The Central Bank of Brazil has offered details about the advancements it has made regarding its CBDC project, the digital real. Its president,....
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