SYDNEY, July 10 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank said on Thursday it was taking another major step toward a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) with a range of industry partners ...

The Czech National Bank has jolted global markets by quietly adding a small slice of cryptocurrency to its holdings, turning ...

KARACHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Pakistan’s central bank is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is finalising legislation to regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad said on ...

1. Introduction: What is a CBDC? A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital currency issued directly by a country's central bank, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States or the ...

This note explores the implementation of central bank digital currencies in environments with limited connectivity, emphasizing the need for offline solutions to enhance financial inclusion. It ...

A proposed GOP ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could pump the brakes on grand visions to reshape electronic payment access around the Federal Reserve. Republican lawmakers pushed the ban ...

A few days ago, I published an article, “Understanding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): A Guide to the Core Concerns”. To continue on this theme, I am now publishing a more detailed risk ...

The world economy is currently undergoing a major transformation, marked by the widespread move to central bank digital currency (CBDC). Comparable to the introduction of paper money in 18th century ...

China’s central bank has opened a digital yuan operations center in Shanghai featuring platforms for cross-border payments, blockchain technology and digital assets, marking another step in the ...

It’s another opportunity for financial technology to help emerging markets leapfrog traditional banking systems and bring financial inclusion to more people. Senegal will soon begin using a digital ...

This paper informs the Executive Board about recent developments in central bank digital currency (CBDC), and summarizes the key messages and findings from the third wave of CBDC virtual Handbook ...