CBDC
CBDCs Can Replace Cash in Island Economies, IMF Chief Says
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said recently in a speech that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) can replace physical money, especially in economies where cash deployment is costly. While some institutions like the European Union’s apex bank ECB have insisted that a CBDC will not replace cash, Georgieva’s comments indicate it could be a possibility – and even beneficial – for some economies.
Sam Bankman-Fried on the Hot Seat; Hong Kong's New CBDC Report
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including the Justice Department gearing up for its cross-examination of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried during his criminal trial. Animoca Brands has a new partnership with Saudi Arabia's NEOM. And, what a new report says about retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in Hong Kong.
Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer on CBDC Outlook in the U.S.
Responding to whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could launch in the U.S., Circle Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte explains why he thinks it's not likely to happen anytime soon during CoinDesk's State of Crypto 2023 event in Washington, D.C.
SEC Seeing Most Cryptocurrencies as Securities Is 'Ridiculous': Former Sen. Pat Toomey
U.S. House lawmakers have been making strides in crypto regulation, but could the recent flurry of legislative progress become law? Former Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) discusses the outlook for regulatory clarity and why "we still have a ways to go" as the SEC pushes for more industry oversight. Plus, insights into Toomey joining Coinbase's global advisory council and his central bank digital currency (CBDC) outlook.
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo: 'Real Issue' Is Future-Proofing the U.S. Dollar
Former CFTC chairman and senior counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP J. Christopher Giancarlo shares his thoughts on the potential future of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). "The real issue is...how do we future-proof the U.S. dollar?" Giancarlo said. "How do we protect democratic values of economic integrity and economic autonomy in these digital systems?"
Chelsea Manning Discusses State of Financial Privacy, Nym's Mixnet Technology
Nym security consultant Chelsea Manning and Nym CEO Harry Halpin weigh in on the House Financial Services Committee recently approving a bill meant to prevent a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the US. The two also explain how Nym's mixnet technology works and the future of privacy in a digital world.
130 Countries Are Looking Into CBDC Development, Atlantic Council Says
The Atlantic Council says 130 countries are currently exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center associate director Ananya Kumar shares her insights into the race for the future of money and the privacy implications. Plus, the role of CBDCs in the U.S. presidential election and the outlook for the digital dollar.
Australia's CBDC Pilot Shows 'Path Forward' for a Tokenized Economy: Canvas CEO
Australia won't be introducing a CBDC for some years, according to a new report from the country's central bank. David Lavecky, CEO and co-founder of fintech firm CANVAS, which facilitated the first-ever foreign exchange transaction using an Australian Central Bank Digital Currency, shares insights into Australia's eAUD pilot. "It's really shown that there is a path forward tokenizing the economy and having a ecosystem of both CBDCs and privately-issued stablecoins," Lavecky said.
Australia Won't Introduce a CBDC for Some Years, Central Bank Says
Australia's central bank announced that the country will not likely make a decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for some years due to several unresolved issues that surfaced at the end of the pilot project. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Amitoj Singh weigh in.
Mastercard Creates a Forum for Crypto Players to Discuss CBDCs
Payments giant Mastercard has created a forum where crypto industry players can discuss and collaborate on central bank digital currencies, injecting its influential voice into the CBDC conversation as nations around the world consider whether to digitize their money. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook on the utility and adoption of CBDCs.
