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Dec 19

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BIS CONSULTATIVE GROUP PROPOSES RETAIL CBDC ARCHITECTURE

According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of development.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Consultative Group on Innovation and the Digital Economy has proposed a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) architecture based on a hybrid approach where issuance and governance of the CBDC are handled by a country’s central bank while commercial banks provide consumer-facing services.

According to the BIS, the proposed CBDC framework takes a modular approach to design and will focus on a token-based model to promote privacy.

However, the CBDC architecture will also support account-based models where users have specific accounts tied to an entity. The authors of the proposal wrote:

“Privacy can be guaranteed by separating transaction from identity information, such that the latter remains with private intermediaries and users. This helps to reduce risks and ensure greater privacy protections than in other models.”

Despite promises of privacy, CBDCs are widely seen as the antithesis of permissionless finance, with lawmakers, individuals and even central banks raising concerns about systemic risks, privacy and viability.

CBDCs face widespread backlash

In September, the Bank of Canada backtracked its CBDC development after receiving public feedback indicating that Canadians had little interest in using a central bank digital currency.

In the United States, attorney John Deaton, known in the crypto community for representing XRP holders in the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit, vowed to fight against CBDCs.

The lawyer called the campaign against CBDCs “a hill to die on” and said the dangers of a centrally managed digital ledger to individual liberty were a major cause of concern.

A bill introduced by Missouri lawmaker Rick Brattin on Dec. 1 seeks to ban CBDCs in the state. Provisions in the bill would prohibit businesses from accepting CBDCs for payment and prevent any CBDC research or development.

European Parliament member Sarah Knafo recently called on the European Union to abandon CBDCs and adopt Bitcoin.

The European MP said the digital euro was an attempt to usher in totalitarianism and encouraged the European Union to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve as other nation-states continue accruing the digital currency.

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Source: CoinTelegraph

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BINANCE.US TO RESUME USD SERVICES IN EARLY 2025 ANTICIPATING FAVORABLE REGULATIONS

In a latest development, Binance. US plans to resume USD services in early 2025, anticipating changes in U.S. crypto regulations. The exchange halted fiat operations in 2023 due to regulatory pressure and SEC claims.

Interim CEO Norman Reed noted on Wednesday that the current SEC administration has caused significant harm to American consumers and the crypto industry, including Binance.US.

SEC’s Regulatory Assault

In June 2023, the SEC accused the subsidiary of violating securities laws. It alleged the company offered unregistered investment products and engaged in anti-fraud practices. The platform has operated under restricted banking access since June 2023, when SEC civil claims triggered a suspension of dollar deposits and withdrawals.

He noted that a key part of this regulatory assault was a concerted initiative by the outgoing administration to unjustly deny cryptocurrency and fintech businesses access to banking services. Reed argues that the SEC’s resistance to innovation has hindered the U.S. financial system’s potential and blocked most Americans from accessing the benefits of blockchain technology.

Going Ahead With Optimism

Despite ongoing legal battles with the SEC, he is optimistic, emphasizing that the SEC has failed to provide evidence of any wrongdoing after 17 months of compliance. Looking forward, with Paul Atkin’s nomination as the next SEC Chair, he foresees a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S.

As USD services prepare for a return, Binance.US plans to launch new features in the coming months and expand its product lineup.

“While I can’t provide a definitive launch date yet, let me be clear: It is not a matter of if, but when,” interim CEO Norman Reed said in the statement. “We are closer than ever to restoring USD services and our plan is to achieve this important milestone in early 2025,” he added.

He underscored that the platform offers unique features, including 0% fee Bitcoin trading on BTC/USDC, which no other major U.S. crypto platform provides. It also supports 160 cryptocurrencies and staking for over 20 assets, offering more options than any other major on-chain staking platform in the U.S.

He strongly believes that 2025 will be a breakout year for Binance.US, with the teams working hard at building a comeback story for the ages.

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Source: CoinPedia

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Source: Seeds of Wisdom Team RV Currency Facts

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