The PBoC executive said that the Digital Yuan will have special features built-in giving it an edge over Facebook’s Libra.

The Apple executive said that cryptocurrency is interesting and it holds a long-term potential.

PwC said that crypto payments offer a secure alternative reflecting the evolution of economy, backed by the robust blockchain technology.

The ECB executive goes to make sharp attacks on Facebook’s Libra Association calling it a cartel of private members.

The Portugal Tax Authority said that crypto transactions and payments shall be completely exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT).

In a first-of-its-kind move, SBI Holding’s subsidiary MorningStar announced interim dividend payout in XRP tokens.

Being part of the Bakkt Trust Company, the Bakkt Warehouse facility will allow clients secure storage of Bitcoin tokens with physical and cyber security protections.

The SEC Chairman said that there’s no reason to tweak the existing securities laws and that he is not against any innovation taking place in the digital payments industry.

ASX will be using the new blockchain-based system for its registry, settlement and clearing systems (CHESS).

NBR is currently weighing the benefits of having a CBDC and will decide on the final launch only after seeing the global crypto market scenario and participation from developed economies.

The alleged Chinese officials have been accused of using cryptocurrencies for trafficking of synthetic opioids and fentanyl.

A1 is currently running a pilot project to set an example of how easy it is for businesses to integrate crypto payments in the existing infrastructure.

The Bank of America patent proposes having a robust crypto wallet infrastructure with larger privacy, security, and anonymity.

Santander Group will establish a new “payments corridor” allowing the Latin American customers to make real-time instant payments to the US.

Samsung will now allow Bitcoin Core support through Keystore SDK within the company’s secure storage hardware and supported devices.

An internal source familiar with the matter said that this step is likely the outcome of Barclays reducing its exposure to cryptocurrency-related businesses.

The new blockchain-based system will be based on the Ethereum network and serve up to 1.5 million viewers at any given time.

Under the new ruling for its Income Tax Act, New Zealand will allow the salaried class and wage worker to receives their salaries in digital currencies.

The PBoC said that it will use a blockchain-like system for the functioning of the digital yuan to cater to China’s huge population.

The insurance giant plans to leverage the power of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to enhance its global insurance payments systems.