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UK, Singapore, and Thailand Central Banks Test Cross-Border FX Settlement System
(14 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
The central banks of the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Thailand have conducted a joint test of a cross-border foreign exchange settlement system. The initiative comes as stablecoins continue to expand their role in international payments, prompting central banks to explore alternatives.
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When you send money to someone in another country today, it often passes through multiple banks, takes several days, and involves significant fees.
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- coindesk.com
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