Tag: Digital

UK Legislators urge caution in retail digital pound rollout

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British legislators are urging a careful stance regarding implementing a retail digital pound. They stress the importance of finding an equilibrium between technological advancements and potential drawbacks.  Members of the Treasury Select Committee have expressed reservations regarding the possible launch of a retail digital pound, underscoring the need for thoughtful examination before execution. Despite recognizing potential advantages in terms of innovation, the committee has urged the Bank of England (BoE) and Treasury to thoroughly assess the necessity of such a step, considering both associated costs and risks. In the interim,…

Elon Musk says “digital god” will make AI copyright lawsuits irrelevant

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Elon Musk made some of his boldest claims yet concerning the future of artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin. During a wide-ranging interview, Musk responded to questions concerning recent lawsuits levied against some of the billionaire’s competitors in the AI space related to alleged copyright infringement. Related: Elon Musk launches AI chatbot ‘Grok,’ says it can outperform ChatGPT “So, you think it’s a lie,” Sorkin asked Musk during the interview, “when OpenAI says that… none of these guys say that they’re training on copyrighted data.”…

Digital Canadian dollar fails to impress despite high awareness

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A recent public consultation on Canada’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative revealed an overall negative sentiment from Canadians, confirming the Bank of Canada’s concerns around its country-wide adoption. Through the ‘digital Canadian dollar public consultation,’ the Canadian central bank intended to identify a place for CBDCs in a world currently dominated by digital fiat payments such as credit cards. However, in a survey that amassed 89,423 responses, Canadians demanded regulations that would require merchants to accept cash as a form of payment. Awareness of a digital Canadian dollar. Source:…

Digital Finance Firm SoFi Hands Its Crypto Business to Blockchain.com

SoFi’s transition away from directly offering crypto services may be tied to its decision to become a bank holding company. The U.S. Federal Reserve, as part of that approval, told the company that its crypto activities were not permissible under banking rules, though it would be allowed to continue them for two years, with the possibility of extensions, according to a regulatory filing. (Bloomberg reported on SoFi’s decision to close and the link to banking regulation earlier Wednesday.) Source

Investment Firm Republic to List Profit-Sharing Digital Security Token on INX Next Week

“The Republic Note’s listing is not just a milestone for Republic – it represents a shift in the landscape of private equity,” co-founder and CEO Kendrick Nguyen said in a statement. “Owning even one Republic Note can unlock an important new level of accessibility, transparency, and liquidity to private equity.” Original Source DigitalFirmInvestmentINXListprofitsharingRepublicSecurityTokenWeek CryptoX Portal

Digital Asset Platform Coinchange Raises $10M to Scale API Yield Service

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Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC

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A federal judge has approved an order requiring crypto lending firm Voyager Digital and its affiliates to pay $1.65 billion in monetary relief to the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In a Nov. 28 filing in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Gregory Woods ordered Voyager to pay $1.65 billion following a settlement between the lending firm and the FTC announced in October. As part of the agreement, Voyager will be “permanently restrained and enjoined” from marketing or providing products or services related to…

Standard Chartered Becomes First International Bank to Participate in Digital RMB Business Pilot

China has rolled out its digital RMB interconnection platform with Standard Chartered Bank that is expected to use it in streamlining cross-border payments and other services. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has made significant progress in rolling out the digital Renminbi ( e-CNY) during the past year. With about 26 digital RMB active pilot areas that cover mainland China and cross-border services, the China branch of Standard Chartered Plc (LSE: STAN) has announced that it will access the digital RMB interconnection platform through the City Bank Clearing Services Co.,…