Central Bank Digital Currency Archives

Bank of Estonia discovers unlimited potential in digital euro pilots

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4 August, 2021

Bank of Estonia discovers unlimited potential in digital euro pilots

Eesti Pank announced it had discovered a “novel blockchain-based solution could in theory support almost unlimited numbers of payments being...

Britcoin: UK considers central bank digital currency

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Gavin Lucas

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2 August, 2021

Britcoin: UK considers central bank digital currency

U.K. Treasury insiders have confirmed that a task force has been established to explore how the CBDC, which some are...

Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research

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Steve Kaaru

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27 July, 2021

Nigeria eyes October launch for CBDC after 5 years of research

The central bank has been working on Project GIANT since 2017, conducting research on the opportunities and risks it poses...

India taking first steps towards a digital rupee to fight ‘private’ virtual currencies

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Steve Kaaru

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26 July, 2021

India taking first steps towards a digital rupee to fight ‘private’ virtual currencies

Rabi Sankar, deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India, noted the need for India to keep pace with other...

Japan forms unit to oversee digital currencies as it steps up regulation efforts

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Steve Kaaru

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22 July, 2021

Japan forms unit to oversee digital currencies as it steps up regulation efforts

The country’s financial services regulator has reportedly established a new unit that will oversee the industry, even as the Finance...

ECB gives digital euro the green light: Here are some key insights

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Gavin Lucas

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20 July, 2021

ECB gives digital euro the green light: Here are some key insights

The ECB is one of the most powerful central banks globally, setting monetary policy for the Euro area. With this...

South Korean internet companies vie for digital currency pilot

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Ed Drake

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17 July, 2021

South Korean internet companies vie for digital currency pilot

Subsidiaries of Naver and Kakao are reported to have submitted proposals to run the 10-month blockchain pilot program, which will...

UAE central bank sets sights on digital currency launch

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Steve Kaaru

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16 July, 2021

UAE central bank sets sights on digital currency launch

In its 2023-2026 roadmap, the Central Bank of the UAE has identified seven areas that it will focus on as...

Interviews

Claire Celdran

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15 July, 2021

Jürg Conzett: Money is always changing

The founder of Zurich’s MoneyMuseum, Dr. Jürg Conzett discusses the history and evolution of money on this episode of CoinGeek...

80 central banks looking at digital currencies: Christine Lagarde

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Gavin Lucas

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14 July, 2021

80 central banks looking at digital currencies: Christine Lagarde

One of the world’s most powerful central bankers, the European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde, confirmed that she was aware of...

Ghana to start CBDC pilot in September as it seeks to reduce cash reliance

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Steve Kaaru

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14 July, 2021

Ghana to start CBDC pilot in September as it seeks to reduce cash reliance

The Ghanaian central bank is in advanced stages in its development of a central bank digital currency, with a pilot...

Jamaica central bank to begin digital currency pilot in weeks

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Ed Drake

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10 July, 2021

Jamaica central bank to begin digital currency pilot in weeks

The central bank of Jamaica is to begin rolling out its central bank digital currency from August, becoming one of...

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