Japan's leaders look focused on web3 and digital transition, while also exploring CBDCs.
Japanese companies will launch a partnership called the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone.

Wednesday, 08/03/2023 | 15:30 GMT by Sam White

Coins

The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Impacts on the Crypto Market

Will the crypto crowd ever accept the idea of a CBDC?

Wednesday, 08/03/2023 | 14:27 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

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Int'l Experiment Proposes Cross-Border Retail CBDC Run as Two Domestic Payments

BIS' model requires FX providers to submit quotes to settle transactions.
The cross-border retail CBDC system is to be run on bridge currencies.

Monday, 06/03/2023 | 15:07 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Coins

The Impact of CBDCs on the Banking Industry

Disruptions and Opportunities

Saturday, 25/02/2023 | 01:15 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

Coins

Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Replace Fiat Currencies?

And, do they pose a threat?

Thursday, 16/02/2023 | 16:06 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

CryptoCurrency

Is the BoE Right to Be Sceptical on a Digital Pound?

BoE Governor Andrew Bailey recently raised questions about the need for a CBDC.
Meanwhile, the likelihood of a digital euro in the Eurozone gathers pace.

Wednesday, 18/01/2023 | 10:52 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

Bank of England Pays £200k for Proof of Concept CBDC Wallet

BoE wants to build a simple CBDC deposit and withdrawal tool in five months.
The “Sample Wallet” will test different solutions before further on the UK’s digital currency.

Monday, 12/12/2022 | 10:14 GMT by Damian Chmiel

FinTech

Japan Partners with Megabanks on 2-Year Digital Yen Experiment

The apex bank will decide whether to issue a CBDC in 2026.
Earlier this month, up to 30 Spanish banks partnered on digital euro trials.

Wednesday, 23/11/2022 | 20:10 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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New York Fed Partners with US Banks on 3-Month Digital Dollar Project

Some of the banks include BNY Mellon, Citi, HSBC and Wells Fargo.
Earlier this week, the Spanish banking community launched a digital euro pilot project.

Wednesday, 16/11/2022 | 20:35 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

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Op-ed

Old Arguments Resurface Around Crypto and CBDCs

Familiar arguments relating to individual freedoms are now especially relevant to crypto.
CBDCs are framed as boosting security and convenience but present a threat to civil liberties.

Wednesday, 16/11/2022 | 14:30 GMT by Sam White

CryptoCurrency

Project 'Eden': Israel Wants to Issue Digital Government Bonds

Local exchange and government collaborate on e-bond pilot project.
The test involves banks that will become the first participants in the system.

Wednesday, 19/10/2022 | 12:23 GMT by Damian Chmiel

News

FIS Launches New Central Infrastructure Payment Solution to Facilitate Global Payments

RealNet Central allows countries to modernize and develop real-time payment networks.
The company is also introducing a CBDC Virtual Lab.

Monday, 29/08/2022 | 08:02 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Iran to Launch Its Own CBDC ‘Crypto-Rial’

The rules explain how the CBDC will be minted and distributed.
The CBDC was first announced by the CBI in January.

Monday, 11/04/2022 | 21:16 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Important to Understand the Implications of CBDCs, Says Fabio Panetta

ECB’s Executive Board member also highlighted the importance of digital payments.
In 2021, ECB launched the investigation phase of the Digital Euro project.

Saturday, 09/04/2022 | 07:04 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Bank of England and MIT Announce CBDC Collaboration

BOE and MIT have agreed to partner on a twelve-month research project on CBDCs.
The central bank is planning to explore opportunities within the CBDC ecosystem.

Monday, 28/03/2022 | 05:52 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Bank of Canada and MIT to Work on Joint CBDC Collaboration

MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative will work with the central bank.
CBDC research will be influenced by this exploration.

Wednesday, 16/03/2022 | 23:28 GMT by Felipe Erazo

CryptoCurrency

Crypto Executive Order: the Good, the Bad and the Not Much

President Biden signed an executive order last Wednesday relating to cryptocurrencies.
What’s primarily encouraging about the executive order is this it recognises crypto.

Wednesday, 16/03/2022 | 16:30 GMT by Sam White

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Op-ed

CBDCs in Focus This Year: Will These Be the Bitcoin Killer?

CBDCs can seem like a government-backed alternate to cryptocurrencies.
However, Nouriel Roubini predicted that CBCDs would 'destroy bitcoin'.

Thursday, 10/03/2022 | 08:14 GMT by Andrew Lane

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