CBDCs
Digital Currencies Could Replace Low-Interest Bank Accounts, Says UN-Linked Expert
Low-interest rates have removed one of the few remaining incentives for holding a bank account, meaning digital currency could be a better alternative, argues an economics analyst.
Digital Dollar Project Calls for 2-Tiered Distribution System in First White Paper for US CBDC
The Digital Dollar Project's first white paper describes how a two-tiered system underpinning a tokenized dollar could modernize the U.S. financial system.
First Mover: Bitcoin Could Get a Boost From Central Bank Digital Currencies
CBDCs might seem to be anathema to the mission statement of bitcoin, but they may prove to be a valuable on-ramp for new investors.
Central Banks Mull Creating a CBDC, but Not on a Blockchain: Survey
Forty-six central banks would consider a broader form of distributed ledger technology for a CBDC but aren't crazy about putting it on a blockchain.
Visa Patent Filing Would Allow Central Banks to Mint Digital Fiat Currencies Using Blockchain
The filing details a way for fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to be turned into a central bank digital currency.
CipherTrace Wants to Guide Central Banks on Their Digital Currency Projects
The blockchain analytics firm is launching an initiative to pitch itself to central banks as both a tech partner and a guiding influence on future digital currency projects.
Mauritius Central Banker Confirms Island's Digital Currency Plans
The Bank of Mauritius is inching closer to issuing a retail-focused central bank digital currency (CBDC), its governor confirmed Tuesday.
The Problem With Money Is 'Too Much Privacy,' Says Ex-US Treasury Secretary Summers
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said there may be “too much privacy” associated with government-issued cash, noting the prevalence of money laundering and its widespread use for storing and moving the proceeds from corruption.
CoinDesk 50: How the People’s Bank of China Became a CBDC Leader
China's central bank, part of CoinDesk's new 50 list, is a pioneer of central digital currencies. Now the rest of the world is racing to catch up.
New Zealand's Central Bank Is Hiring a Money Futurist
New Zealand’s central bank is looking for a Head of Money and Cash to focus "on the future of money” and be a "thought leader" for digital currency.
