CBDC
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls Crypto 'Transformative' in Wide-Ranging Speech
The U.S. official addressed CBDCs, stablecoins and regulations.
Sweden Wants to Test E-Krona Viability for Smart Payments
Trials by Riksbank have shown that offline payments can work using the CBDC, but the central bank is also looking at privacy concerns.
Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions
How lawmakers approach privacy with central bank digital currencies differ, but the fact remains they're very frequently now raising the issue.
Digital Euro May Get Easier AML Rules Than Bitcoin, EU Commissioner Says
Mairead McGuinness promised a role for banks in distributing the CBDC, as a consultation presages legislation earlier next year.
EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro
The union's executive branch got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue such a currency.
Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues
The European Central Bank will likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro, raising questions about state snooping.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create CBDC
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) says it’s time for the U.S. to pursue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) during an interview on “Meet the Press Reports.” “The Hash” panel discusses Warren’s well-known hostility towards cryptocurrencies and the centralized government control associated with CBDCs.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC
"I think it's time for us to move in that direction," the Democratic senator told NBC's Chuck Todd, in an interview to be aired Thursday night.
If Money Is Speech, CBDCs Should Be Tools for Freedom
Examining the concerns a digital dollar could be used for coercion and censorship.
A Digital Dollar May Help the Poor, but It’s Far From a Done Deal
Financial inclusion is one big reason the U.S. should adopt a digital currency, supporters say, but others aren't so sure.
