The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub has released its final report on Project Tourbillon, an initiative focused on developing a “private CBDC” (central bank digital currency). The report explores the concepts of privacy, security, and scalability through the use of two prototypes called eCash 1.0 and eCash 2.0. These prototypes, based on the […]
More foreign banks have joined China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), bringing the total to four. Hong Kong-based HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, and Taiwanese bank Fubon Bank have integrated e-CNY into their platforms, allowing clients to transfer and withdraw the digital currency. Hang Seng Bank has even enabled personal banking customers to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the limited adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva has emphasized the need for guidance in implementing CBDCs to ensure safety, efficiency, and to counter fragmentation. Despite efforts to promote CBDC adoption, countries that have introduced CBDCs […]
South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]
South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]
Standard Chartered Bank, an international bank with deep roots in the Chinese market, has announced its participation in China’s digital yuan project. The bank will offer services such as digital yuan exchange and redemption to its customers. It will also access the digital currency’s interconnection platform through City Bank Clearing Services Co., Ltd. Standard Chartered […]
British multinational bank Standard Chartered has announced its participation in trials of China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), making it one of the first foreign banks to do so in the country. Through its partner City Bank Clearing Services Co., Standard Chartered will allow its clients to purchase, exchange, and redeem e-CNY […]
South Korea is set to launch a groundbreaking project involving digital currency as part of its efforts to modernize its financial infrastructure. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, the country will initiate a pilot program with the participation of 100,000 citizens, marking a significant step towards the nationwide implementation of digital currencies.The pilot program, […]
Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), revealed that her son lost a significant amount of money in cryptocurrency investments despite her warnings. Lagarde has been vocal about her skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, considering them highly speculative and popular among criminals for money laundering. She advocates for strong regulations to protect consumers and […]
Newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei has reaffirmed his commitment to closing down the country’s central bank, dismissing rumors that he may backtrack on this promise. In a statement posted on Twitter, the Office of President Milei clarified that the closure of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) is non-negotiable. Milei has […]
