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Jerome Powell on CBDCs: ‘We Don’t Feel a Need to Be First’
He estimated it will take “years rather than months” before the Fed releases a CBDC. дальше »
2021-1-15 22:08
Bitcoin in Race for Adoption Before Central Banks Launch Digital Currencies: Australia’s Macquarie
With a runway of a year or more before the Federal Reserve and other major central banks can launch digital currencies, bitcoin and other private cryptocurrencies could gain a foothold in electronic commerce. дальше »
2021-1-14 01:04
Swiss Wholesale CBDC Trial Shows ‘Feasibility’ for Central Bank Money on Distributed Ledger, BIS Says
A Swiss experiment on how central bank money can be linked to markets built on distributed ledger technology (DLT) yielded positive results. дальше »
2020-12-4 19:55
Bank of Russia Fields Banking Industry Concerns Over Digital Ruble Proposal
Russian banks fear being left out of the central bank's proposed digital currency system, according to a report. дальше »
2020-11-27 18:16
Privacy, Power, Fiscal Policy, the Poor: 4 Reasons to Worry About CBDCs
As central banks everywhere gear up to launch digital currencies, it's time to consider the possible downsides. дальше »
2020-11-24 20:59
From PayPal to Libra: Big Tech Has Forced Central Banks to Wake Up to CBDCs, Says Benoit Coeure
Libra was the final wake-up call for central banks that prompted serious consideration of digital currency issuances, according to the head of the BIS Innovation Hub. дальше »
2020-11-14 17:34
Norway Central Bank Official Says ‘No Acute Need’ to Introduce a Digital Currency
The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone. дальше »
2020-11-9 13:55
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. дальше »
2020-10-26 18:55
Benoit Coeure Reveals 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. дальше »
2020-10-26 16:59
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. дальше »
2020-10-21 17:51
Japan’s LINE Launches CBDC Development Platform: Report
LINE reportedly said it has several "major" Asian nations in discussions over using the CBDC platform. дальше »
2020-10-20 13:25
IMF Says CBDCs Have Potential, but Don’t Solve Every Issue
Countries might benefit from issuing central bank digital currencies, but they’re not a panacea for every ailment, a new IMF report says. дальше »
2020-10-20 15:11
Australian Central Bank Sees ‘No Strong Public Policy Case’ for CBDC
The Australian central bank does not see a strong case for issuing a retail central bank digital currency, its head of payments policy said. дальше »
2020-10-14 06:59
Fed Reserve and 6 Other Central Banks Set Out Core Digital Currency Principles
The seven central banks, along with BIS, have released a report setting out agreed core objectives that must be met by national digital currencies. дальше »
2020-10-9 11:34
South Korea’s Central Bank Starts Technical Phase for Digital Currency Ahead of 2021 Pilot
The Bank of Korea is seeking a partner to help develop the architecture for a potential central bank digital currency. дальше »
2020-8-31 16:21
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. дальше »
2020-8-27 23:34
APIs Will Decentralize CBDCs
Central banks must create API access for CBDC experiments if they're serious about full inclusion, market resilience and system efficiency. дальше »
2020-8-17 13:02
Japan’s New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos. дальше »
2020-8-7 11:41
CBDC Issuance Is ‘Not a Reaction’ to Libra, Says Central Bank Body
The Bank for International Settlements appeared to contradict its own prior statements in a new digital payments report. дальше »
2020-6-25 15:00
Thai Central Bank Taps Cement Company for First Digital Currency Payments
The Bank of Thailand is integrating a CBDC payments system into the financials of the country’s oldest cement company in an extension of its Inthanon project. дальше »
2020-6-20 19:30
In the Wildcat Era of Stablecoins, Commercial Banks Have New Rails to Ride
Today's stablecoin market mirrors the “wildcat banking” era of the mid-1800s, when banks printed their own dollars. Like then, federal intervention is likely. дальше »
2020-6-17 21:42
Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals
The Bank of Canada is preparing to design its own central bank digital currency (CDBC), detailing its plans in a new job posting. дальше »
2020-6-17 20:04
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. дальше »
2020-5-15 17:40
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. дальше »
2020-5-15 16:02
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. дальше »
2020-5-13 19:06
Facebook’s ‘Scaled Back’ Libra Proposal Is More Dangerous Than You Think
With stablecoin announcements from China and Libra in the same week, the war over the future of money is reaching a new height, says our columnist. дальше »
2020-4-21 07:05
Private Companies Could Play Role in Digital Currency Issuance, Bank of England Says
Analysts from the U.K.'s central bank said private currencies could work alongside any future CBDC initiative if they offered real utility. дальше »
2020-4-8 19:22
South Korean Central Bank Accelerates Digital Currency Pilot to Keep Up With Other Nations
The Bank of Korea has historically been skeptical about CBDCs, but now it's having to keep up. дальше »
2020-4-6 18:30
Digital Pound Could Present ‘Challenges’ for UK, Says Mark Carney
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England highlighted the potential risks to monetary governance if a central bank digital currency were to be launched in the U.K. дальше »
2020-3-13 15:00
Algorand Blockchain Chosen as Underlying Tech for Marshall Islands’ Digital Currency
Algorand was selected following "extensive market research among the leading protocol options." дальше »
2020-3-4 17:03
BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies
Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer-to-peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledger-based systems can go mainstream. дальше »
2020-3-1 20:00
‘Crucial’ for Central Banks to Consider Digital Currencies: Bank of England Exec
Governments need to research digital currencies so they can strike a balance with private issuers, said the BoE's chief cashier. дальше »
2020-2-25 14:50
Fearing ‘Currency Struggle,’ Japanese Politicians Want G-7 Response to China’s Digital Yuan
Some of Japan's lawmakers fears a digital yuan could create economic disruption if it replaces the U.S. dollar in international markets. дальше »
2020-2-7 15:20
Fed Reserve Is Researching DLT-Based Digital Dollar, Says Governor
Lael Brainard said in a speech that the Fed is looking at digital ledger use cases including for a possible central bank digital currency. дальше »
2020-2-6 15:00
Japan Must Be Ready if Demand for Digital Yen ‘Soars’: Central Bank Official
Japan needs to keep researching a central bank digital currency, even if it won't launch one just yet, accord to the Bank of Japan's deputy governor. дальше »
2020-1-30 13:49
10% of Central Banks Surveyed Close to Issuing Digital Currencies: BIS
A fifth of the world's population may well have access to a central bank digital currency in as little as three years, according to a BIS survey. дальше »
2020-1-24 16:02
Japanese Lawmakers Will Propose Digital Yen to Counter Libra, China: Report
Around 70 politicians from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party plan to propose the nation issue its own digital currency. дальше »
2020-1-24 12:52
ECB’s Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won’t Discourage Private Initiatives
Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives. дальше »
2020-1-9 20:30
French Central Banker Advocates For Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech. дальше »
2019-11-26 15:00
Fed Reserve Evaluating Digital Dollar But Benefits Still Unclear, Says Chairman
Jerome Powell has said his institution is looking into the possibility of developing a digital currency, but the option throws up many policy questions and unclear benefits. дальше »
2019-11-21 15:16
Russian Central Bank Chief: ‘No Obvious Need’ for National Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief. дальше »
2019-10-10 13:30
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency. дальше »
2019-8-12 11:45
Bank of Japan: Adopting Central Bank Crypto Would Mean Dropping Cash
A Bank of Japan official has ruled out the launch of a central bank digital currency because to do so may require the country to abandon cash. дальше »
2019-7-5 12:00
Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV. дальше »
2019-6-6 12:30
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs. дальше »
2019-6-3 16:04
ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a ‘Viable Option’
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies. дальше »
2019-5-28 12:00
Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again
Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan. дальше »
2019-5-17 11:00
Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Currencies: Davos Report
More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum. дальше »
2019-4-3 18:59
Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Applications: Davos Report
More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum. дальше »
2019-4-4 18:59
Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive. дальше »