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The E-Naira has been live for 14 months and the Nigerian government is continuing to struggle with adoption despite the population's favorable stance toward crypto.
Zeynep Geylan 1 min read 
Researchers say that Project Hamilton has successfully produced a useful codebase.
In its second report, researchers go into the practicalities of a digital euro, even addressing concerns over privacy through the non-inference of balances.
The Indian central bank governor called for a ban on crypto and said the country should adopt CBDCs instead as they will reduce need for printing fiat currencies.
The investments and securities amendment bill which passed the second hearing will allow the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to recognize cryptocurrency as capital for investment.
The country's central bank suggested that it is preparing to issue an e-krona if such an asset is approved by the government.
The U.K. is set to consult on launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the coming weeks as part of its effort to regulate the crypto industry.
A Digital Rupee flowing across a Digital Payment system is part of Indonesia’s 2023 key economic plans, says the newly released report.
The lawmakers said there was not enough transparency surrounding the roles of the private companies involved in Project Hamilton.
