In our “National Cryptocurrencies” section, we cover government-backed digital currencies and state initiatives related to blockchain technology. Here you will find news about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), national crypto projects, and the role of digital money in modern economies. Read the “National Cryptocurrencies” section on ForkNews to stay informed about how countries are developing their own digital currencies.
The Korona development team introduced the Hungarian cryptocurrency Korona. The developers say it will be different from pseudo-currencies, which are not suitable for real transactions.
According to Venezuelan officials, the pre-sale of Petro will take place on Tuesday, February 20 and will have an international reach, attracting potential investors from the US, Europe and the Middle East.
New York State Assemblyman Clyde Wanel, who has previously filed several bills related to blockchain technology, filed a new bill on February 2 that calls for consideration of a state-owned cryptocurrency.
China's central bank is in the process of considering the idea of producing a digital currency. But, judging by the statements of banking representatives, this does not mean at all that it will be created using blockchain technologies.
At the moment, according to information from telegraph, the possibility of creating a “sterling-related” cryptocurrency is being studied by the bank’s research department, which must present its decision within 12 months.
“For every El Petro, a barrel of oil,” said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, promising to launch digital currency mining throughout the country
Israel is planning to create a national digital currency, the price of which will be equivalent to the price of the shekel.
To date, Estonia has entered into a partnership agreement with Chronobank, a company specializing in recruiting and payments using Blockchain technology. Chronobank is acting as an advisor to the government-backed token crowdfunding program.
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