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Updated March 15, 2026 · 4:05 PM UTC

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Bahamas to provide CBDC access via commercial banks

The Bahamas' Sand Dollar has seen low uptake in some regards.

2 years ago

Banking

France, Hong Kong regulators sign MOU to explore wholesale CBDCs, tokenization

Both institutions aim to explore innovative financial market infrastructure that facilitates seamless interbank settlement of tokenized money through wholesale CBDCs.

2 years ago

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Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

The digital rial will bypass paper bills, card transactions, and interbank settlement.

2 years ago

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CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says

The global financial regulator warned that the digital currencies could pose challenges to financial stability.

2 years ago

Opinion

How did we lose control of our currencies?

Navigating the delicate balance of innovation and regulation to restore integrity in financial systems

2 years ago

CBDCs

BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

The watchdog's survey highlights the accelerating interest and efforts among central banks in developing CBDCs, with a clear trend towards wholesale applications.

2 years ago

Banking

World’s largest bank ICBC praises the evolution of Bitcoin, Ethereum as innovative financial assets

ICBC compared Bitcoin to gold and said Ethereum has established itself as "digital oil" capable of powering myriad applications across the web3 ecosystem.

2 years ago

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Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years

Aksakov also revealed that Russia could start using the digital ruble for international transactions as soon as the second half of 2025.

2 years ago

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Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project

The central bank will test and develop selected applications of the CBDC for settling large payments with local and international banks.

2 years ago

Congress passes bill banning Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC

CBDCs 2 years ago

WEF raises concerns over quantum computing risks to CBDCs, cryptographic encryption

CBDCs 2 years ago

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

Technology 2 years ago

German central bank president calls for swift adoption of CBDCs to stay competitive

Banking 2 years ago

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CBDCs News

Bahamas to provide CBDC access via commercial banks

France, Hong Kong regulators sign MOU to explore wholesale CBDCs, tokenization

Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

CBDCs could boost financial inclusion, ease cross-border payments in the Middle East, IMF says

How did we lose control of our currencies?

BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

World’s largest bank ICBC praises the evolution of Bitcoin, Ethereum as innovative financial assets

Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years

Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project

Congress passes bill banning Federal Reserve from creating a CBDC

WEF raises concerns over quantum computing risks to CBDCs, cryptographic encryption

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

German central bank president calls for swift adoption of CBDCs to stay competitive

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