CBDC

El Tesoro de EE. UU. examina cómo mantener privado el uso de dólares digitales
Mientras el Departamento del Tesoro estudia una posible moneda digital del banco central, el alto funcionario Graham Steele dice que el esfuerzo tiene en cuenta la Privacidad, pero también se muestra cauteloso ante los riesgos que conlleva una CBDC.

La Autoridad Monetaria de Hong Kong se prepara para una CBDC minorista
El regulador comenzará a realizar estudios en profundidad y pruebas piloto sobre la implementación de un futuro e-HKD, según un informe del viernes.

Digital Dollar Debate Takes Center Stage at Consensus 2023
In a series of discussions at Consensus 2023, the concept of a U.S. central bank digital currency, or "digital dollar," was dissected. Jesse Hamilton, CoinDesk's Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation, reports on the dialogue around this potential government-backed asset by the Federal Reserve. Hamilton highlights the appeal of "instant transactions and seamless movement of money across borders," but notes the substantial privacy implications, given the "tremendous amount of data that could be collected by the institutions running it." It's a subject of concern, he says, for many looking into this nascent field.

Las preocupaciones Privacidad dominan el debate sobre las CBDC en Consensus 2023
Algunos participantes de Consensus 2023 argumentan que los beneficios económicos de las CBDC no compensan las amenazas a la Privacidad en un extracto del primer informe Consensus @ Consensus de CoinDesk.

Nestcoin CEO on State of Crypto in Nigeria
Nigeria's government recently approved a national blockchain policy as part of the country's effort to transition to a digital economy. Nestcoin CEO and co-founder Yele Bademosi discusses the state of crypto in Nigeria and the outlook for the e-Naira central bank digital currency (CBDC). Plus, insights into how Nestcoin has managed to reemerge from the fallout of FTX's collapse with its new product Onboard.

El BCE ultima los prototipos del euro digital mientras se aproxima la decisión de desarrollo
El Banco Central Europeo ha examinado el uso de Tecnología de contabilidad distribuida y contratos inteligentes para su posible nueva moneda digital.

El Banco Central de Brasil selecciona a 14 participantes para el programa piloto de CBDC
Entre los seleccionados están los mayores bancos locales, Visa y Microsoft.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Presidential Bid, Talks About Crypto
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the latest contender for the leadership of the Republican Party, said during a Twitter space that "bitcoin represents a threat to [the current regime]." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on DeSantis' attitudes toward crypto and CBDCs.

Canvas CEO on Australia's CBDC Pilot, Tokenized FX Transactions
Australia made its first foreign exchange transaction using eAUD, the CBDC piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the company's role in the country's approach to testing the use of central bank digital currencies.

Canvas Facilitates Forex Transaction Using Australian CBDC
Australia made its first Foreign Exchange Transaction using eAUD, the CBDC being piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the project, noting "what's happening here is a pilot to investigate the benefits that come with it." Plus, Lavecky shares his outlook on broader retail adoption of this technology.
