XRP Hits $2.77, Becomes Third-Largest Crypto Amid Market Frenzy

Over the past day, XRP, the digital currency, has climbed more than 41% against the U.S. dollar, marking a 431% increase overall. Trading Mania: XRP’s Explosive Rally Draws Global Attention Currently riding a wave of momentum, XRP is trading at $2.77 per coin as of 11:20 a.m. ET on Dec. 2. This price point positions […]

Will Banks Survive? Bank of England Prepares to Launch CBDC if Innovation Stalls

The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on the evolution of digital payments in a […]

Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind

Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with only 2% using cash, the bank is carefully studying both retail and wholesale CBDC options, emphasizing complex issues and the need for collaboration with other […]

Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar

The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new barriers. The platform, which targets underserved regions like ASEAN, could reshape global finance and challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance while requiring careful coordination to maintain […]

How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim

Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left poorer. Economists warn this dynamic could harm societal stability, deepening inequality and threatening democracy […]