#CBDC Project

[thefreethoughtprojectcom]

The war on CBDCs isn’t over—it just changed uniforms. If people don’t wake up to the bait-and-switch, they’ll soon be cheering for their own financial chains.

Read More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/money/the-great-cbdc-bait-and-switch-how-stablecoins-could-become-the-new-surveillance-currency

#TheFreeThoughtProject

[trader-sg112]

UAE Central Bank Introduces Easy Cross-Border Payments

The Central Bank of the UAE has achieved a major milestone with the launch of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) platform for the m-Bridge project. This platform, a first of its kind, promises to transform cross-border payments and settlements. Ready for early adopters, it's a game-changer in the world of wholesale transactions.

Teaming up with key institutions like the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub Hong Kong Centre, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Bank of Thailand, and the Digital Currency Institute of the People’s Bank of China, the UAE Central Bank is leading the charge in digital currency innovation.

In January 2024, Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan initiated a historic cross-border payment of 'Digital Dirham' worth Dh50 million to China via the m-Bridge platform. This marked not only the platform's real-world readiness but also the first significant CBDC payment between a Mena country and a nation beyond the region.

The launch of the m-Bridge MVP platform signifies a monumental shift in global financial operations, promising enhanced efficiency, security, and transparency. With the UAE Central Bank at the forefront, the future of cross-border payments is brighter than ever.

[jclovely]

📯📯📯 2025 YEAR OF DECISION 📯📯📯

MANY THINGS FORECASTED AND TOLD BUT THE CHOICE IS YOURS, BELIEVE LIES AND DECEPTIONS OR THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL ???

Here is a summary:

. The Rapture of the Body of Christ ie. all born again believers past and present.

. Lies and deceptions through AI, project Blue Beam, aliens in the skies, creation of Black Swan event such as the drones leaving poisonous substances in the air which many US and UK people have seen and fell sick to.

. Transgenderism and continuation of transhumanism agendas under Elon Musk, and all Luceferian global elites under WHO, UN, WEF, CDC, NHS, NIH and more creating the NWO.

. FALSE Ecumenism or Omnism bringing many faiths together creating ONE WORLD RELIGION.

https://rumble.com/v63gvok-exploring-the-abrahamic-family-house-a-temple-to-world-religion.html

. Terrorist attacks continuing domestically and internationally as we have seen lately in NYC, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Germany.

. Tower of Babel 2.0 returning trying to destroy the work of the Lord and destroy humanity.

. Hatred of Jews and Christians continuing as well as antisemitism and hypocrisy towards Israel defending itself since Oct. 7th 2023.

. CBDC and creation of digital currency.

. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ALREADY FORECASTED IN 1997 BY DR. ANDY HINES AND JOSEPH COATES. THEY WROTE ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS THERE ALREADY AND THEY IMPROVED IT.

. Markets crashes around the world.

. World War 3 starting in the Middle East.

. 7 years Tribulation coming after the Body of Christ is Raptured and the revelation on the antichrist bringing FALSE peace.

. Club of Rome division of the 10 regions, now Trudeau gone, Canada, Greenland, Panama fair game for Trump and Musk to get these countries and their rich natural resources.

. And more sinister outcomes as mentioned in the Book of Revelation by the Apostle John.

IT WILL NOT HAPPEN ALL IN 2025 BUT IT IS WHAT IS SURELY TO COME IN THE FOLLOWING YEARS.

THERE IS NO FEAR FOR THOSE THAT BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. HE IS OUR HOPE.

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR, HE IS READY TO GIVE YOU THE GIFT OF SALVATION RIGHT NOW:

A - Admit you are a sinner.

B - Believe in Jesus Christ, that He died for your sins and He resurrected and returning soon.

C - Call on His Name, confess that He is your Saviour now and forever.

As you come to Him, the Holy Spirit will seal you and will direct you to His Holy Word and reveal Himself to you and to all TRUTH.

God bless you all.

RECEIVE THE FREE GIFT OF SALVATION THAT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST READY TO GIVE YOU.

BUT HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS YOU CAN BE SAVED FROM ALL THIS AND BE TAKEN AWAY WITH HIM.

ONLY ONE SOLUTION SALVATION THROUGH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WHAT HE WARNED US 2000 YEARS AGO HAPPENING NOW. REPENT, WE ARE ALL SINNERS, ACCEPT HIS FINISHED WORK AT THE CROSS AND BE SAVED FROM THIS WORLD GOING TO DESTRUCTION.

LET HIM DIRECT YOUR PATHS AND PROTECT YOU FROM WHAT IS COMING. HE IS THE TRUTH.

Thank-you to @godslove, @hiswordsarekisses, @heartsings77, and many others for all the gifs and memes.

Amen.

📯👑📯

🇮🇱👑🙏

🙏💖🌺🦋🕎✝️👑🇮🇱🕊📯

[darkmaga-returns]

Vernon Coleman claims COVID-19 was exploited by elites (billionaires, globalist organizations) to dismantle freedoms, reshape economies and impose a "new world order" under the guise of public health.

He traces the alleged plot to mid-20th-century figures like WHO's first director-general and banker James Warburg, who advocated for global governance, and links modern institutions (UN, WEF) to using crises (climate, pandemics) for centralized control.

Coleman accuses governments of engineering elderly deaths via lockdowns, critiques flawed COVID modeling (e.g., Neil Ferguson's projections) and warns of future digital tyranny (CBDCs, smart cities, microchips).

He urges readers to question official narratives and reject mainstream media, framing the pandemic as a power grab and arguing that lockdowns caused more harm than the virus itself (mental health crises, economic collapse).

[cryptogyannn]

The Future of Cryptocurrency: Trends and Innovations to Watch

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche technology into a global financial powerhouse. With major institutions, governments, and retail investors now taking digital assets seriously, the future of crypto is more promising than ever. As we look ahead, here are some key trends and innovations shaping the future of cryptocurrency.

1. Institutional Adoption

One of the most significant changes in the crypto landscape is the growing interest from institutional investors. Companies like Tesla, MicroStrategy, and even traditional banks are now holding Bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets. This growing adoption will likely drive more stability and legitimacy in the market.

2. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Governments worldwide are exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to modernize their financial systems. Countries like China, the U.S., and the European Union are working on their own digital currencies, aiming to offer a secure, government-backed alternative to decentralized cryptocurrencies.

3. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Expansion

DeFi platforms have revolutionized the financial industry by offering decentralized lending, borrowing, and trading without intermediaries. The rapid growth of DeFi projects suggests that traditional banking could soon face stiff competition from blockchain-based alternatives.

4. Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

One of the biggest challenges facing blockchain networks like Ethereum is scalability. Layer 2 solutions, such as the Lightning Network for Bitcoin and Optimistic Rollups for Ethereum, are designed to reduce transaction fees and improve processing speeds. These advancements will make crypto more accessible and practical for everyday use.

5. NFTs and the Metaverse

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have transformed digital ownership, impacting art, gaming, and virtual real estate. The integration of NFTs with the metaverse—a digital universe where users interact in virtual spaces—will open new opportunities for creators, businesses, and investors.

6. Regulatory Developments

As crypto adoption grows, governments are working on regulatory frameworks to ensure security and compliance. While some regulations could pose challenges, they could also provide greater legitimacy, attracting more mainstream users and institutions.

7. Sustainable Crypto Mining

The environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining has been a concern, leading to the rise of eco-friendly mining solutions. Innovations such as proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms, renewable energy mining, and carbon offset initiatives are helping reduce crypto’s carbon footprint.

Final Thoughts

The cryptocurrency industry is constantly evolving, driven by innovation and adoption. Whether it’s institutional interest, DeFi growth, or the rise of NFTs, the future of crypto looks bright. However, investors should remain informed and cautious as regulatory changes and technological advancements continue to shape the market.

[kramlabs]

re Trumps post about the BRICS dedollarizing…

Several of the biggest BRICS countries are essentially sanctioned from USD and SWIFT and are actually keeping the dollar very relevant through the use of USD pegged stable coins like Tether, which processed $11T in transactions last year, over $100B/day.

See these videos by Kevin Walmsley:

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[rethinking-the-dollar]

Saudi Arabia's Bold Move: Is the US Dollar Being DETHRONED?

The 50-year Petrodollar deal between Saudi Arabia and the US is ending in June 2024, potentially diminishing the US dollar's global dominance and impacting the world economy. Saudi Arabia's strategic shift towards trading oil in other currencies, like the Chinese yuan, and its involvement in the CBDC initiative Project mBridge reflect significant changes in global economic dynamics.

[mansikrypto]

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#Bitcoin #Blockchain #Ethereum #Web3 #Crypto #NFT #DAO #DeFi #CBDC #HODL #MyOwnIntenet #MOI #ContextAware

[leatestnews]

Armstrong's Web3 LinkedIn & Crypto Job Vision

Project Sela, a CBDC venture, combines private sector agility with central bank oversight. The introduction of “Access Enablers” promises heightened competition and reinforced security. Armstrong’s Visionary Proposals Brian Armstrong, the dynamic CEO of Coinbase, the renowned crypto exchange, recently brought forward a flurry of new ideas that are set to redefine the crypto landscape. Armstrong…

[crazy-so-na-sega]

BRICS: Come e perchè dell’ennesimo inganno -parte 4 - Russia (pari pari)

Ma ancora più di rilievo è il fatto che Il 18/05/2023 la banca centrale russa ha pubblicato un rapporto intitolato “Nuove sfide per la politica monetaria”. In questo documento, la banca centrale, oltre alle CBDC, mette in evidenza la necessità di attuare misure funzionali alla limitazione del riscaldamento globale poiché il cambiamento climatico si sta facendo sempre più pressante. Il piatto forte è l’ammissione del fatto che la Banca centrale russa lavora, per citare le parole da essa stessa usate nel rapporto, “all’implementazione di valute digitali su larga scala il cui sviluppo è iniziato negli anni ’80. Ma non solo, parla anche delle emissioni di Co2, LIMITAZIONI per la precisazione, e del conseguente rischio siccità se il riscaldamento globale e quindi il problema del clima (bufale per antonomasia) dovessero continuare sui ritmi odierni. E quindi Carbon Tax, e fanno una stima del prezzo di Co2 a seconda del reddito di ogni paese. Ma dai? Mi ricorda… il Project Genesis della Banca dei Regolamenti Internazionali. Qui troverete il link al documento: http://www.cbr.ru/eng/search/?text=Co2 Non è in lingua Italiana, noi ne abbiamo tradotto alcune parti essenziali per fare in modo che i più potessero leggerne.

Ancora due cose prima di concludere. Si tenga ben presente che per comprendere la Russia di oggi è necessario partire dalla rivoluzione del 1917, lo stesso vale per la Cina, la quale è stata infiltrata dai Gesuiti prima e dal 1830 in poi dai Rothschild, per finire ai Rockefeller dal 1921 con l’apertura della loro prima filiale bancaria cinese, che poi diventeranno più di una dozzina, prima di cominciare ad acquisire quelle cinesi. Tutto questo potrà essere motivo di analisi in un altro articolo, ma è fondamentale evidenziarlo per comprendere che i banchieri hanno spremuto l’Occidente, quando nello stesso momento infiltravano e preparavano il cosiddetto blocco orientale al grande salto finale. Questo non lo diciamo noi, ma la storia, quella vera, quella non occultata e ne abbiamo parlato altre volte. Tuttavia, oggi si parla di nuovo dell’oro, in funzione di una possibile moneta BRICS, senza sapere che il monopolio dell’oro è sempre nelle stesse e solite mani.

[ non vi siete rotti i coglioni? ...bene: parte 5...]

[thefreethoughtprojectcom]

Your financial sovereignty is already under attack, and the last off-ramps are disappearing.

Read More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/cryptocurrency/the-stablecoin-trap-the-backdoor-to-total-financial-control

#TheFreeThoughtProject

[cryptoenews]

Visa and Chainlink Conduct Cross-Blockchain CBDC-Stablecoin Swap Test

Visa and Chainlink, alongside financial leaders like HKMA and ANZ, have achieved a groundbreaking trial swapping CBDCs and stablecoins across blockchain networks. This underscores the project’s potential to transform international transactions. This forward-thinking endeavor, utilizing the e-HKD in Hong Kong’s CBDC pilot, marks a pivotal advancement in integrating digital currencies with…

[techit-rp]

The Impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on the Future of Investment Banking

The global financial system is on the verge of its next big transformation—one that could fundamentally reshape the way money is created, distributed, and settled. This change is being driven by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). While cryptocurrencies have already challenged conventional banking norms, CBDCs, backed by national governments, are now gaining momentum as credible instruments for modernizing monetary systems.

As central banks worldwide—including the Reserve Bank of India—begin pilot programs and roll out digital currencies, investment banks are preparing for a future where traditional models of liquidity, settlements, and capital flow are redefined. For finance professionals and students, this is an important time to upskill and understand how CBDCs will influence global markets. Enrolling in an investment banking course in Hyderabad is a smart way to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.

What Are CBDCs?

CBDCs are digital forms of a country’s sovereign currency issued by its central bank. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, CBDCs are not decentralized or anonymous. They are:

Legal tender issued and regulated by a central authority

Backed by the nation’s monetary reserves

Aimed at providing a secure, digital alternative to cash

India's version, the Digital Rupee, was launched in 2023 with both retail and wholesale pilot programs, making it one of the most ambitious CBDC projects in Asia.

Why CBDCs Matter to Investment Banking

While retail CBDCs are designed for public use, wholesale CBDCs are particularly significant for investment banks. They have the potential to:

Accelerate settlement times

Enhance cross-border payment efficiency

Reduce counterparty risks

Increase liquidity transparency

This means that many of the back-end processes that investment banks handle—clearing, settlement, repo operations, and interbank lending—could be executed on real-time digital platforms, cutting operational costs and improving security.

India’s Digital Rupee: A New Frontier

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the first pilot of the Digital Rupee – Wholesale (e₹-W) in November 2022, with major Indian banks like SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank participating. These pilots aim to test the use of CBDCs in government securities and interbank transactions.

The Retail Digital Rupee was rolled out in phases in 2023 and is being tested for everyday use cases, like peer-to-peer transfers and merchant payments.

India’s progressive stance on CBDCs shows how the nation is ready to leap into a digitally-enabled economy—and this will deeply influence the operations of investment banks across the country.

How CBDCs Will Reshape Investment Banking

1. Real-Time Settlements

Investment banks often deal with large volumes of trades, which traditionally require clearinghouses and a settlement window (T+1 or T+2). CBDCs can enable instantaneous settlements, reducing time and risk significantly.

2. Programmable Money

CBDCs can be embedded with smart contracts, enabling automatic compliance, tax deduction, or fund routing—making corporate transactions, IPO settlements, or syndicated loans more efficient and transparent.

3. Cross-Border Transactions

One of the biggest inefficiencies in global finance is the delay and cost of international transfers. With CBDCs, especially under multi-CBDC arrangements (such as India’s discussions with the UAE and Singapore), cross-border settlement could become cheaper, faster, and traceable.

4. Regulatory Surveillance and Risk Management

CBDCs will offer central banks real-time data on money flows. Investment banks will need to ensure end-to-end transparency in their operations, adjust compliance frameworks, and rethink KYC and AML procedures.

5. Changes in Liquidity Management

With the ability to hold digital central bank money, investment banks will be able to reallocate capital more dynamically across markets, improving liquidity and optimizing balance sheet strategies.

The Career Implications for Finance Professionals

As CBDCs continue to evolve, they will create a new class of financial products, services, and regulations. Professionals who understand both the technological and financial aspects of digital currencies will be in high demand.

To prepare for this, an investment banking course in Hyderabad is ideal. Hyderabad, being one of India’s top tech-finance hubs, offers the unique advantage of proximity to both fintech startups and global banking operations. A good program covers:

Debt markets and settlement systems

Regulatory frameworks in digital banking

CBDCs, blockchain, and payment innovation

Hands-on training in investment banking tools and models

Exposure to case studies from RBI, BIS, and global banks experimenting with CBDCs

CBDCs Are Not a Distant Future—They're Here

From Sweden's e-krona to China's Digital Yuan and India's Digital Rupee, central banks are in the early stages of what could be the most disruptive monetary innovation since the invention of electronic banking.

Investment banks will need to rethink their strategies—from how they manage client accounts to how they handle internal transactions and even how they raise capital. Those working in investment banking will have to blend traditional finance skills with technological literacy to thrive in this digital era.

Conclusion

The rise of CBDCs is redefining the future of finance—and investment banking is at the center of this transformation. From improving efficiency and security to opening doors to new business models, CBDCs are set to become a permanent fixture in global financial systems.

For students and professionals looking to enter or grow within this space, building expertise through an investment banking course in Hyderabad offers the perfect launchpad. As the finance world evolves, those prepared for digital innovation will be the ones who lead it.