central bank digital currency
Outlook on CBDC Progress in the United States
Josh Lipsky, senior director at Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, joins “First Mover” to discuss the significance of creating a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) despite increasing U.S. dollar strength. “While the dollar is not in any risk at the moment … there could be a fracturing of the international financial system,” he said.
Why Central Banks Around the World Are Interested in Wholesale CBDCs
While a retail central bank digital currency gets all the attention, Senior Director at Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Josh Lipsky says central banks around the world and their commercial banks are interested in wholesale CBDCs for bank-to-bank settlement, and explains why.
Iran’s Central Bank to Start Testing a Digital Rial Soon
The Central Bank of Iran will start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot on Thursday, according to the country’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for CBDC development across the globe.
Circle Asks US Fed Not to Step on Its Toes by Launching a Digital Dollar
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle is arguing the U.S. Federal Reserve should pass on launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) because the public is already served well by private-sector tokens. Meanwhile, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said CBDCs could coexist with stablecoins. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of stablecoins and CBDCs as they continue to collide.
Wall Street: Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks
As the U.S. Federal Reserve considers launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Wall Street bankers are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers of doing so. “The Hash” team discusses the utility of CBDCs and their privacy implications amid a global race to digital money.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create CBDC
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) says it’s time for the U.S. to pursue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) during an interview on “Meet the Press Reports.” “The Hash” panel discusses Warren’s well-known hostility towards cryptocurrencies and the centralized government control associated with CBDCs.
CFTC Fines Polymarket $1.4M for Unregistered Swaps
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains why the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently fined crypto betting service Polymarket $1.4 million for unregistered swaps. Plus, his perspective on the Bank of Mexico’s plans to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by 2024.
State of Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, is in its second week of operations since it went live Oct. 25. Yele Bademosi, CEO and founding partner of Nigeria-based Nestcoin, discusses the latest on the rollout, use cases of the eNaira, and the wider state of crypto affairs in the country.
Bank of China Reportedly Reveals Machine That Converts Foreign Currency to Digital Yuan
The Bank of China has revealed a machine that converts foreign currencies into digital yuan. The machine is likely to be rolled out for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics when the central bank digital currency (CBDC) is set to be introduced globally. It requires a passport but not a bank account.
JPMorgan: CBDCs Can Save Firms $100B a Year in Cross-Border Costs
A new report by consulting firm Oliver Wyman and JPMorgan says a central bank digital currency (CBDC) network could save global corporations over $100 billion per year in transaction costs for cross-border payments. “The Hash” panel digs into the key takeaways and what they suggest about the potential benefits of CBDCs from a banking perspective.