BIS Strategy for Securing Digital Currencies: A Robust Framework or a Step Towards Centralization?

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a strategy to protect central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) from cyber threats. The security framework aims to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability for CBDC transactions, considering potential security risks prevalent in decentralized finance (DeFi). However, the implementation of such a security model could require significant resources and may lead to debates over centralization in a decentralization-based ecosystem.

XRP’s Struggle for Stability Amid Bullish Wave and Central Bank Partnerships

XRP is experiencing a slight uptick, trading above $0.48, amid a bullish wave in the crypto market. Ripple’s CBDC Platform is being evaluated by the Central Bank of Colombia for potential efficiency, backed by the energy-efficient, open-source XRP Ledger. However, XRP price recovery is facing challenges due to resistance at key levels and the unresolved SEC lawsuit.

Unraveling the Massive XRP Account Deletion: Impact on XRPL and Crypto Investors

The XRP Ledger experienced a significant spike in account deletions, primarily attributed to Poloniex deleting around 15,000 old XRP accounts, recovering 275,000 XRP tokens, and prompting a substantial token burn in fees. The account deletion and token burning could optimize exchange operations and maintain compliance, but may also impact XRPL users and XRP’s market value.

Revolut’s License Woes & ASX Ditches Blockchain: Debating Innovation vs Stability

The Bank of England may reject Revolut’s banking license due to balance sheet concerns, while ASX Ltd opts for a conventional technology for its software overhaul instead of blockchain. HashKey Group plans to raise funds at a $1 billion valuation, and Grayscale exploits a potential loophole with a new Bitcoin ETF filing. Ledger’s controversial service launch is deemed a PR failure, and Bit Digital moves operations to Iceland for regulatory risk mitigation. Researchers suggest CBDC systems can be used for cross-border payments, and Switzerland’s canton of Zug raises the limit for tax payments in BTC and ETH.