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Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments
23.9.2024
Canada is shifting its focus away from a retail central bank digital currency after years of research, its central bank announced last week
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
22.9.2024
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships...
IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption
22.9.2024
IMF staff members introduced a high-level four stage framework, emphasizing regulation, education, design, and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Australian Central Bank Prioritizes Wholesale CBDC
19.9.2024
The Australian Central Bank is focusing on a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) due to its potential economic benefits compared to a retail CBDC. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched Project Acacia, a three-year plan to explore wholesale CBDC opportunities. While the RBA...
Cardano founder to meet Argentina president Javier Milei
19.9.2024
In a meeting planned with Argentina president Javier Milei, Charles Hoskinson wants to discuss how blockchain can rewrite global economic and political systems
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Australia to Prioritise Wholesale CBDC Over Retail
18.9.2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia made a strategic commitment to prioritize work on a wholesale CBDC
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
18.9.2024
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
18.9.2024
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present
Blockchain could help UK’s $14.5T payments sector, says trade group
17.9.2024
Trade group UK Finance hailed experiments on the Regulated Liability Network as a success but called for further talks with regulators to develop the system
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency to Overcome Cross-Border Payment Obstacles
17.9.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, has highlighted challenges in cross-border settlements, including payment issues and falling trade volumes. She emphasized the importance of finding new solutions, such as using digital currencies and cooperating with global partners,...
UK Finance, Member Banks See Benefits During Experimental Phase of a Tokenization, CBDC Platform
17.9.2024
Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC and Natwest participated in the Regulated Liability Network test
41 firms join BIS Project Agora to advance unified ledger applications
16.9.2024
The large private companies will work with seven central banks on improving structural inefficiencies in international transfers
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
16.9.2024
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks...
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
15.9.2024
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that...
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
13.9.2024
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use
12.9.2024
The central bank wants to promote the widespread use of the digital ruble