Tag: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
ECB enlists several firms to test DLT using central bank money
The European Central Bank (ECB) has invited several companies to create use cases for the transaction process of central bank money on distributed ledger...
How Visa & Currencycloud are ushering in a new age of...
When Visa acquired Currencycloud in 2021, it was a signal of intent by the global payments giant that it was seeking to significantly broaden...
Federal Reserve Chair reveals US CBDC not happening anytime soon
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell recently told Congress that the US is not remotely close to establishing its own Central Bank...
India accelerates CBDC efforts by exploring offline capabilities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is pushing its central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) programme further by testing offline capabilities in rural areas of...
The Blockchain Bulletin: Trump’s CBDC warning
Payment Expert’s Blockchain Bulletin analyses how the world of blockchain is constantly evolving and heavily impacting the payments industry, with cryptocurrencies, NFTs and the...
Trump believes that both CBDCs & AI are “very dangerous”
Donald Trump has outlined his concerns regarding the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In an interview with FOX Business's...
Donald Trump promises to “never allow” CBDCs if re-elected
Former President Donald Trump has promised to ban the creation of a central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) during a campaign stop in New Hampshire.
Trump...
Five impactful cross-border payment trends to look out for in 2024
As cross-border payments become increasingly quicker and efficient, so do the demands of consumers and businesses alike.
The settlement period has become a focal point...
South Korea to launch CBDC to over 100,000 citizens
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has announced it will launch its native Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to up to 100,000 selected citizens next...
BIS: Privacy elements of CBDCs will have “significant effects” of usage
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a recent survey detailing and addressing some of the concerns surrounding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) when...
