CBDC
Swiss National Bank's Moser on CBDCs VS. Private Stablecoins
Thomas Moser, Alternate Member of the Governing Board at the Swiss National Bank, discusses why central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) address counterparty risks of private stablecoins.
Inside Swiss National Bank's Wholesale CBDC Project
Last week, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the country’s stock exchange, SIX, successfully piloted the integration of wholesale CBDC settlement. Thomas Moser, Alternate Member of the Governing Board at the Swiss National Bank, joins CoinDesk's Christine Lee from Davos 2023 to discuss the Swiss central bank's CBDC trial and the outlook for digital money.
Carbonbase CEO on the State of CBDC Use In China
Carbonbase CEO Max Song shares insights into how retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is being used inside China, among other things, to incentivize green action. Plus, he discusses challenges of a government CBDC.
China Launches Smart-Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan
Through the smart contract, users can win part of a daily prize of $1,312 for using the digital yuan.
Role of Crypto in Russia-Ukraine War
Yulia Parkhomenko, Director of the Virtual Assets Department at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, along with Michael Chobanian, founder of Ukraine-based KUNA exchange, join "First Mover" live from the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and how the crypto industry can help. Plus, an update on the Ukraine central bank's CBDC project.
National Australia Bank Becomes Second Australian Bank to Build Stablecoin: Report
The stablecoin will launch on the Ethereum and Algorand blockchain.
Davos Day 3 Shows Conflicting Visions for the Metaverse, CBDCs
Whether it’s jumping between virtual worlds or trading state-backed virtual currencies, common standards for digital economies are still hotly contested in global forums.
Why Ripple Is 'Rapidly' Building Outside the US: Ripple SVP
Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, discusses the company's plans in 2023, emphasizing its growth outside of the U.S. Plus, he shares Ripple's approach to partnering with central banks around the world to develop CBDCs.
What Is the Status of a CBDC In the US?
The Digital Dollar Project Executive Director Jennifer Lassiter discusses the status of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. and how it compares to other nations. "We're not the first out of the gate, but historically that's very on brand," she said.
Ripple’s Crypto Predictions for 2023
Ripple's SVP of Global Customer Success, and Managing Director for APAC and MENA, Brooks Entwistle, joins "First Mover" to discuss the payment protocol's crypto and blockchain predictions for 2023, with a focus on the real-world utility from NFTs to CBDCs. Plus, the latest on the SEC lawsuit and Ripple's partnership with Solana and Global Blockchain Business Council to explore crypto-based solutions for climate change.
