Kenya’s central bank exploring CBDCs due to ‘mushrooming’ of private cryptos

The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya told reporters the institution is “already feeling left out.” The Central Bank of Kenya, or CBK, has reportedly started discussions with international central banks to explore the possibility of entering the central bank digital currency space. CBK governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge told reporters during Georgetown’s DC Fintech […]

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Toyota’s IT arm works on digital token pilot with crypto exchange

Another automotive company is moving into crypto. Toyota Systems, the IT arm of Toyota Motor Corporation, is collaborating with Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DeCurret to develop a branded Toyota digital currency, according to an official announcement on Oct. 26. The large-scale pilot will involve 2,500 employees at Toyota Systems. The platform will feature digital currency payments […]

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Digital yuan will work with WeChat and Alipay, says bank exec

Details regarding the digital yuan’s characteristics are taking shape. The forthcoming digital yuan will reportedly be compatible with major payment networks within the country.  Mu Changchun, the head of the People’s Bank of China’s digital currency research institute, said that the central bank-backed digital yuan will be compatible with major mobile payment wallets like WeChat […]

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