Central bank digital currencies (CBDC)

09 Oct 20 @ 09:45

A group of seven central banks together with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published a report identifying the foundational principles necessary for any publicly available CBDCs to help... read more

05 Oct 20 @ 18:15

The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a report in which it states the importance they are placing on a potential digital euro which they are seriously considering and studying... read more

21 Sep 20 @ 09:01

The ECB says it is still assessing whether to introduce a digital euro and that it will soon share findings of a task force before launching a final public consultation.... read more

10 Sep 20 @ 16:07

The world is moving ever closer to digital currency for all. Although investors have watched cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Zcash grow for years, national digital currencies are now starting... read more

09 Sep 20 @ 14:26

With the global economy racing to embrace digital payments, central banks also are looking to the future and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), investigating how to support innovation while maintaining... read more

28 Aug 20 @ 12:39

Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are receiving more attention than ever before. Yet the motivations for issuance vary across countries, as do the policy approaches and technical designs. A new... read more