CBDCs


Tech

Ethereum Developer ConsenSys to Assist French Bank With CBDC Pilot

The Ethereum developer will help the digital assets arm of Societe Generale carry out research on a central bank digital currency.

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Policy

The Big Choices When Designing Central Bank Digital Currencies

A retail CBDC or an indirect one? Synthetic? An API approach? How central banks implement digital currencies will have seismic implications.

The Bank Of England, London

Policy

Benoit Coeure Spells Out BIS Plan for CBDC Trial Starting in 2020

BIS is planning a proof-of-concept trial of a CBDC in collaboration with the Swiss central bank.

Benoît Cœuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub.

Markets

Should We Care if the US Is Falling Behind on CBDCs?

A reading of two recent op-eds on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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Policy

Digital Ruble 'Promising,' Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief

The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.

Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief

Markets

Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency

The Bahamas has officially launched the world's first national digital currency, the sand dollar.

Sand dollar

Policy

The US Risks Getting Left Behind on CBDCs

The Federal Reserve's “wait and see” approach to digital currency could deprive the U.S. of important fiscal and monetary tools as its rivals move ahead.

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Policy

CBDCs Mean Evolution, Not Revolution

Central bank digital currencies can help create a more inclusive financial system, says the innovation chief at the Bank for International Settlements.

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Finance

Japan's LINE Launches CBDC Development Platform: Report

LINE reportedly said it has several "major" Asian nations in discussions over using the CBDC platform.

LINE (Nikhilesh De / CoinDesk)

Markets

A New ‘Bretton Woods’ Moment?

The IMF has said it’s time to re-evaluate the global economic order, but what does that really mean?

English economist John Maynard Keynes, center