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China begins digital currency trial
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2020
» SHANGHAI: China’s central bank is issuing 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) worth of digital currency to 50,000 randomly selected consumers in the country’s first public test of a digital yuan payment system.
BoT readies digital currency payment system
Business, Published on 19/06/2020
» The Bank of Thailand has announced a project to develop a prototype payment system for businesses using the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), which will build upon knowledge from Project Inthanon.
Six arrested for digital currency fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 29/07/2018
» A man and five women have been arrested on fraud charges for allegedly tricking people into investing in cryptocurrencies, promising high returns and then failing to make payments.
BoT details blueprint for digital currency
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand plans to test its Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (Retail CBDC) in next year's second quarter, allowing all related parties to participate in the testing process.
Myanmar to have own digital currency
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2022
» Myanmar’s military government plans to establish a digital currency to support domestic payments and boost the economy within the year and is assessing how to move forward, according to a top spokesman of the State Administration Council.
Thailand, China conduct digital currency trial
Reuters, Published on 29/09/2022
» A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.
China steps up as digital currency pioneer
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 14/09/2020
» The People's Bank of China is blazing a new virtual trail with pilot tests of its national digital currency around the country. Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), the digital version of the renminbi, will be tested in Shenzhen, Suzhou, Xiongan and Chengdu and at venues of the 2022 Winter Olympics scheduled for Beijing and vicinity.
China's digital currency trial returns to Shenzhen
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/01/2021
» Shenzhen, China's technological hub, will start its second trial of the nation's digital currency this week, giving away virtual gift packets to its citizens as the nation steps up its testing efforts in a bid to launch the world's first sovereign digital currency.
Bangkok to Host Global Digital Currency Conference
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Digital Currency Conference 2025 will take place from 28–29 May at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, following the Currency Conference. Organised by Currency Research, the event will convene over 400 participants from more than 60 central banks, government agencies, and private firms to explore the evolving digital currency landscape.
BoT gearing up for digital currency tests
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2021
» The Bank of Thailand says it will begin testing use of its retail digital currency for the general public in the second quarter of next year before fully implementing it over the next three to five years.