CBDCs
Brazil's Central Bank Pushes Back Target Date on CBDC by Two Years
BCB said the timeframe for a CBDC depends on the evolution of its current projects and the international landscape.
Nigeria's Central Bank May Launch a Digital Currency Pilot in 2021
A central bank official said Nigeria has been researching CBDCs for two years.
Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans of CipherTrace, which tracks crypto crime and anti-money laundering trends, discusses the potential solutions to cyberattacks and whether having a digital dollar is one of them.
Elizabeth Warren, US Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial in Senate CBDC Hearing
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De on the main takeaways from Wednesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing where Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers grilled four witnesses about bitcoin and their views on whether to develop a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or “digital dollar.”
Stablecoins, CBDCs Don't Present Inherent Risk to Financial Stability: Bank of England Executive Says
Christina Segal-Knowles played down concerns that the traditional banking model would be undermined.
Bank of France, Swiss National Bank Begin Cross-Border CBDC Experiment
The banks will experiment with cross-border settlements of two wholesale CBDCs and a French digital financial instrument on a distributed ledger technology platform.
Elizabeth Warren, US Lawmakers Put Bitcoin on Trial in Senate CBDC Hearing
While a Senate Banking Committee hearing ostensibly focused on central bank digital currencies, bitcoin’s role in the ecosystem drew much of the attention.
Moving on From Good-Bad Crypto Dialogue
Central banks should welcome competition from crypto and the crypto industry should be less defensive, says our columnist.
Hong Kong Eyes CBDC; Aussie Millennials Favor Crypto vs. Real Estate
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority to launch a study into digital currency feasibility. Survey finds Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over real estate and holding bank accounts. UNICEF Innovation Fund picks seven blockchain startups for funding.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Study a Retail CBDC
Hong Kong's central bank is aiming to "future-proof" the financial center for the growth of CBDCs as part of its "Fintech 2025" strategy.
