CBDC Tracker

News

3,662 articles tracked

Digital Pound: Bank of England Updates on CBDC Progress

In a speech delivered at the Future of Fintech Conference, Tom Mutton - Director responsible for Central Bank Digital Currency at the Bank of England, provided an update on the progress of central bank-issued digital currency. According to Mutton, CBDCs are viewed by the bank

Jun 17, 2021crowdfundinsiderDigital Pound
Digital Euro Will Pull Out Traditional Bank Deposits by 8%, Says Morgan Stanley

The advent of the Digital Euro may spark a reduction in cash deposits by 8%, estimated by Morgan Stanley.

Jun 17, 2021blockchainnewsDigital Euro
Central Bank Digital Currency Partner: Bitt

Launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is no mean feat. Launching one during a pandemic is an even tougher task. In March 2021, the Eastern

Jun 16, 2021centralbankingDCash
Global Impact Award: Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Central Bank

Central banks are not traditionally known as trailblazers; stability tends to outweigh efficiency and innovation within these institutions every day. And

Jun 16, 2021centralbanking
Central Bank Digital Currency Initiative: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) was the buzzword for 2020. Despite the pandemic, news websites were littered with announcements of new research and

Jun 16, 2021centralbanking
Andrew Bailey: Innovation to serve the public interest

Speech by Mr Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, at the City UK Annual Conference, 15 June 2021.

Jun 15, 2021bis
Johannes Beermann: Cash in times of turmoil

Welcome remarks by Dr Johannes Beermann, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the fifth International Cash Conference 2021, virtual, 15 June 2021.

Jun 15, 2021bisDigital Euro
CBDCs: Swiss National Bank, Banque de France, BIS Innovation Hub, Accenture Launch New Digital Currency Pilot

CBDCs: Swiss National Bank, Banque de France, BIS Innovation Hub, Accenture launch new digital currency pilot.

Jun 14, 2021crowdfundinsiderHelvetia
House Fintech Task Force to Discuss CBDCs

On June 15th, the House Financial Services Committee, Task Force on Financial Technology (Fintech) will hold a hearing on central bank digital currency (CBDCs). Entitled, Digitizing the Dollar: Investigating the Technological Infrastructure, Privacy, and Financial Inclusion Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies, the hearing will dive

Jun 14, 2021crowdfundinsider
China debuts blockchain-based digital yuan salary payments in Xiong’an

China reportedly implemented the country’s first blockchain-powered digital yuan transactions in the Xiong’an New Area.

Jun 14, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
China: WeiyangX Fintech Review

National Internet Finance Association of China: Standardized Cosmetic Surgery-Related Financial Products and Services The past few years have seen the rapid development of cosmetic surgery in China. In order to better serve their customers, some financial institutions have cooperated with third-party cosmetic surgery agencies to

Jun 12, 2021crowdfundinsidere-HKD
France and Switzerland Launches Cross-Border Central Bank Digital Currency Trials

The Central Bank of France and Switzerland have launched a joint cross-border CBDC trial.

Jun 11, 2021blockchainnewsProject Hamilton
Nigeria’s central bank plans CBDC pilot launch before the end of 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it is gearing up to test a sovereign digital currency to ease foreign remittance restrictions.

Jun 11, 2021cointelegraph
Regulator interest is good for the crypto ecosystem, says BlockFi CEO

Regulatory clarity enables crypto companies to continue to innovate, Zac Prince says.

Jun 11, 2021cointelegraph
Juyeol Lee: 71st anniversary of the Bank of Korea

Speech by Mr Juyeol Lee, Governor of the Bank of Korea, at the commemorating ceremony of the Bank of Korea's 71st anniversary, Seoul, 11 June 2021.

Jun 11, 2021bis