Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday that Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or digital currency, can drive financial inclusion and provide a much safer alternative to potentially dangerous private digital currencies.
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed the idea of depositing cash in Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using UPI mechanism, in what could be another boost to already widely recognised technology.
New Delhi [India], March 30: In the constantly changing landscape of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi), predicting the trajectory of emerging projects against established giants is both challenging and intriguing. As we navigate through the complexities of blockchain technology
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das feels digital currency or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will make cross-border payments more efficient and fast, in addition to being cost-effective.
New Delhi [India], December 11: In a notable development for the Indian cryptocurrency sector, over two dozen digital currency service providers have registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This move, directed by the country's Finance Ministry in March, marks a significant
The central banks of Singapore, France and Switzerland in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have successfully concluded a project where they tested the cross-border trading and settlement of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs).
New Delhi [India], September 28: In the ever-evolving world of digital finance, India's crypto ecosystem stands as a vibrant force to be reckoned with. Within this burgeoning landscape, a cohort of distinguished personalities has ascended to the status of crypto royalty, wielding their exper
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will unveil a display of cutting-edge financial technologies at the G20 Summit, showcasing their potential to revolutionize the financial landscape.
With this step, the bank is poised to provide unparalleled convenience and accessibility to its customers. This feature, accessible through the 'eRupee by SBI' application, empowers SBI CBDC users to effortlessly scan any merchant UPI QR code, facilitating swift and secure transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has showcased its innovations -- ‘Frictionless Credit’ and ‘Central Bank Digital Currency’ -- at the innovation pavilion on the sidelines of the 3rd meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) under India’s G20 presidency here at the Mahatm
The "extensive and precedent-setting" effort over the past week resulted in the confiscation of millions of dollars worth of digital currency earmarked for terrorism, Gallant said.