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Soon, offline transactions can be conducted using the RBIs Digital Rupee. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated that its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) can be used offline in its RBI monetary policy meeting.

The Reserve Bank of India-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced its decision to retain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the sixth time in a row. With a majority of 5:1, the MPC has chosen to stay focused on keeping the withdrawal of accommodation stance unchanged.

The CBDC Retail (CBDC-R) pilot currently allows for Person to Person (P2P) and Person to Merchant (P2M) transactions using Digital Rupee wallets provided by selected banks. Now, the RBI plans to expand its use cases by introducing programmability, which will allow government agencies to ensure payments are made for specific benefits, while letting companies allocate funds for expenses such as business travel.

India Business News: The RBI has announced offline transactions for Digital Rupee, its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Find out what this new move means and how it enhances accessibility and usability of the CBDC-R.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 8, 2024) – A bill filed in the Georgia House would take a small step toward limiting the impact of any potential future central bank digital currency (CBDC). A group of six representatives led by Rep. Carter Barrett introduced House Bill 1053 (HB1053) on Jan. 26. The legislation would prohibit a state

Yesterday, a Wisconsin House committee passed a bill that would expressly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in Wisconsin and prohibit state agencies from accepting CBDC as a form of payment.

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial landscape, offering innovative solutions to traditional monetary systems. As digital assets built on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies provide decentralized and secure transactions. However, the crypto space is not a monolith; it comprises various types of cryptocurrencies with distinct purposes and functionalities.

A bill filed in the Tennessee Senate would expressly exclude a central bank digital currency (CBDC) from the definition of money in the state, creating potentially significant roadblocks to its use as such in the state.

HB1163 would expressly exclude a CBDC from the definition of money in South Dakota, and HB1161 would prohibit state agencies from accepting CBDC as a form of payment.