CBDC

CBDCs Are the Future of Money, IBM Exec Says
Shyam Nagarajan says issuers should consider a hybrid model of permissioned and permissionless currency.

Bank of America dijo que las monedas digitales de bancos centrales son el futuro del dinero y los pagos
Las CBDC tienen el potencial de revolucionar los sistemas financieros globales, aseguró el informe.

Bank of America Says CBDCs Are the Future of Money and Payments
Central bank digital currencies have the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, a report from the bank said.

China's Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities for the First Time: Report
Last week, the country also added a function to its e-CNY payment app that allows users to make payments offline.

European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress
Eurogroup, the body comprised of European finance ministers, said the introduction of a digital euro requires political decisions that should be discussed and taken at the political level.

China Includes Digital Yuan in Cash Circulation Data
The People’s Bank of China included the country's digital currency in calculations of the amount of currency in circulation in December for the first time, with e-CNY representing 0.13% of cash and reserves held by the central bank. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).

Differences Between Retail and Wholesale CBDCs
"Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine...there's a real pickup in interest in wholesale central bank digital currency," said Josh Lipsky, senior director of The Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center, discussing his CBDC outlook for 2023. Plus, he explains the differences between retail and wholesale CBDCs.

One of Crypto’s Favorite US Senators Drops Swan-Song Bill on Eve of Retirement
Sen. Pat Toomey introduced a bill in the final days of the congressional session that he said he hopes will act as a guide for stablecoin legislation next year.

Private Banks to Manage Future Digital Euro Wallets, Transactions
The European Central Bank's new progress report on a central bank digital currency outlines the role of financial intermediaries.

What Will 2023 Bring for CBDCs?
Even as CBDC rollouts intensify, the future of these centrally backed currencies around the world is uncertain.

