CBDC
Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility
Project Sela claims to settle directly on central bank balance sheets without compromising people's data
Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat
Officials promise privacy controls for the possible new CBDC, but are less clear how to respond to wilder opposition.
U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off
Michael Barr, who leads the central bank’s regulatory efforts, said the Fed remains in the basic research phase and would need actual legislation from Congress to authorize the move.
Russian Lawmaker Predicts That Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks
Soon it will be possible to get a loan in the digital ruble and decisions will be made by a robot, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma Banking Committee, said, expressing his opinion in a meeting.
Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law
Center-right lawmaker Stefan Berger, who previously negotiated the MiCA crypto law for the European Parliament, now heads up a CBDC proposal many colleagues are skeptical about.
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.
Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs
India has already made significant progress towards a wholesale and retail CBDC even though a full-scale launch is awaited.
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.
Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says
The report said that in a way a "CBDC could be viewed as an enabling complement to, rather than substitute for, private sector innovation."
