South Korea’s 7-Eleven shops will be taking part in the BOK’s CBDC project’s test phase, allowing all of its shops across the country to accept payments in CBDCs. The test runs from April 1 to June 30 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Big reforms may be in store for Hawaii’s medical marijuana program along with a crackdown on illicit cannabidiol (CBD) outlets. The changes would make it much easier ...

Marijuana is known for its effects on mood and perception. Some people report that they get relief from ADHD symptoms with marijuana use, but current research is inconclusive. Marijuana typically ...

Art Laffer must be on a high. This delightful discovery of the marijuana Laffer Curve comes from Assemblyman Matt Haney of San Francisco—where else?—as he unveiled legislation to prevent a ...

Also, on the tables in plain sight, are piles of loose marijuana flowers, rows of pre-rolled joints and bowls of edibles. In one corner of the room is a “dabbing station” for those who prefer ...

Hollywood funnyman (and success story) Seth Rogen is known for many things, not the least of which is his penchant for smoking marijuana. In a new interview with The Guardian published on Saturday ...

This content is contributed or sourced from third parties but has been subject to Finextra editorial review. Central banks worldwide are accelerating retail CBDC (central bank digital currency ...

South Korea is gradually exploring the Web3 ecosystem The BoK is said to have been working on its CBDC since 2020 The trial will test if CBDC can be a payment alternative ...

PNG is already exploring CBDC with its Digital Kina, while Solomon Island also looking at Bokolo Cash as its CBDC. This article explores the benefits, risks and challenges of CBDCs, providing insights ...

The ECB, like central banks in other developed economies around the world, is exploring the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Addressing the competition posed by ...

The Bank of Korea will launch a pilot program to test its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in real-world transactions from April to June, the central bank said on March 18. The pilot, named ...

South Korea’s central bank will launch a CBDC pilot in April 2025, involving 100,000 participants and major banks to test digital transactions. The pilot allows users to convert bank balances into ...