CBDC
Brazil's Central Bank Says Nation Might Be Ready for a Digital Currency by 2022
Brazil's fast-digitizing financial infrastructure could set the stage for CBDC in the next two years, said Campos Neto.
Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Could Hint at US Dollar’s Future
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech Thursday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium highlights how much has changed over the past year.
Brazil's Central Bank Tasks Group With Laying Out Road Map to Digital Currency Issuance
The 12-member team will submit their findings – and propose a CBDC issuance model – to the central bank in 180 days.
Bank of England Building Payments Network to Support a Potential Digital Pound
CoinDesk has learned the Bank of England's new settlement system is being built so it can be forwards compatible with a digital currency.
Digital Yen Now 'Top Priority' for Japan Central Bank, Says Senior Official
The comments mark a shift in priority for Japan as it seeks to counter the economic threat from regional rival China.
Private Sector Could Bring Value to Future CBDC Launches, Says IMF Official
A director at the IMF has spoken of the value the private sector could bring to central bank digital currencies, should they be adopted by nations.
Boston Fed Wants to Hire a Digital Currency Engineer
The one-year position will work on the Applied Fintech Research team's digital currency experiments.
CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications
The commission’s technology advisory committee made several presentations on various blockchain applications including CBDCs and digital tokens during a four-hour-long remote meeting last Thursday.
Accenture, HSBC, Seba Bank Among Bank of France’s Eight CBDC Finalists
The Bank of France’s central bank digital currency experiments are moving forward with eight candidate firms picked.
Thailand Already Using Central Bank's Digital Currency
Thailand's digital currency is backed by the central bank’s foreign currency reserves, which have grown by $25 billion over the past 12 months.
