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Bank for International Settlements Exec Shows New Fondness for CBDCs
6.12.2019
A long-skeptical exec at the Bank for International Settlements now says that CBDCs could open up new possibilities
ECB Official Says Digital Currency Could Be an Alternative to Cash
28.11.2019
A digital currency could ensure that citizens remain able to use central bank money even if cash is eventually no longer used, according to Benoît Cœuré
French Central Banker Advocates For Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
25.11.2019
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech
Fed Reserve Evaluating Digital Dollar But Benefits Still Unclear, Says Chairman
20.11.2019
Jerome Powell has said his institution is looking into the possibility of developing a digital currency, but the option throws up many policy questions and unclear benefits
Developed Countries Have Little Need for CBDCs, Says Bank of Korea Official
31.10.2019
The Bank of Korea has again poured cold water on the idea of adopting a central bank digital currency, according to remarks made by an official of the central bank
Russian Central Bank Chief: ‘No Obvious Need’ for National Cryptocurrency
10.10.2019
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief
Swiss National Bank to Research CBDCs at New BIS Innovation Hub Centre
8.10.2019
The Swiss National Bank and SIX Group to research digital central bank money within new BIS Innovation Hub
Central Banker: CBDCs Are a Flexible Tool for Zero-Interest Rate World
19.9.2019
Central banks can benefit from digital currencies but they don’t necessarily need a blockchain, says Chile’s top central banker
Circle CEO, Jeremy Allaire States that China has an Open-minded Approach to CBDCs
11.9.2019
Circle CEO, Jeremy Allaire, opined that China has the most open-minded way to deal with CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) to date. Further, Allaire said in a recent interview on Phoenix Chinese News that China’s national bank has the most forward-thinking considering Central Bank...
Circle CEO: No One in the World Is Any Closer to CBDCs than China
11.9.2019
No country in the world is closer to central bank digital currencies than China, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says
Should Crypto Stay Decentralized or Are CBDCs Better? Experts Answer
1.9.2019
Government-backed digital currencies or decentralized cryptocurrencies? Industry experts weigh in
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
12.8.2019
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency
Bank of Japan: Adopting Central Bank Crypto Would Mean Dropping Cash
5.7.2019
A Bank of Japan official has ruled out the launch of a central bank digital currency because to do so would require the country to abandon cash
CBDCs of the World: The Benefits and Drawbacks of National Cryptos, According to Different Jurisdictions
19.6.2019
State-backed digital currencies are widely discussed among many countries worldwide, from China to Tunisia. Here are some major examples of CBDCs from different parts of the world
Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
6.6.2019
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
3.6.2019
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs
ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a ‘Viable Option’
28.5.2019
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies
Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again
17.5.2019
Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan