CBDC
Discover the latest in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and state-backed digital currencies. Get updates on adoption, rules, real-world uses, and new technologies shaping the future of digital money worldwide.
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT’s New CBDC Platform Is on the Horizon
Global bank messaging network SWIFT has revealed plans for a new platform, expected to launch within the next one to…
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CBUAE’s Strategic Roadmap for CBDC Rollout and Stablecoins
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diligently advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) agenda over a significant period.…
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Hong Kong Unveils Project Ensemble: A Wholesale CBDC and Tokenization Initiative
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced Project Ensemble, an initiative unveiled on March 7th, furthering its exploration into…
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Turkey’s Central Bank Assesses First Phase of Digital Lira
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has unveiled a comprehensive report evaluating the initial phase of its…
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UAE Succeeds in First Cross-Border Payment Using Digital Dirham
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board…
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Turkey Unveils Final Stages of Crypto Regulations, as CBDC Pilots Enter Second Phase
In a recent interview with the Anadolu Agency on January 10, Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, provided…
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Bank of Spain Selects Partners for CBDC Trials
The Bank of Spain has teamed up with Cecabank, Abanca, and Adhara Blockchain for trials on the central bank digital…
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Ripple Launches White Paper, Associates Risks to CBDCs
Blockchain-based payments giant Ripple has taken a robust stance in favor of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) through the unveiling…
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National Bank of Kazakhstan Debuts CBDC Pilot Launch for Digital Tenge
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has taken a substantial leap into the realm of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), joining…
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IMF Managing Director Advocates CBDCs as Potential Cash Replacement and Catalyst for Financial Inclusion
In her keynote address at the Singapore FinTech Festival, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasized…
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