CBDCs
4 Myths About CBDCs Debunked
As central bank digital currencies have risen up the policy agenda, myths have emerged to confuse what they can and can't deliver.
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.
Bank of Japan Puts Top Economist in Charge of Digital Yen Initiative
The central bank's most senior economist now runs the department responsible for the digital currency task force and working group with other central banks.
Central Bank Board Member Says CBDCs Raise More Questions Than Answers
The Czech National Bank's Tomas Holub said in an interview that central bank digital currencies raise more questions than answers right now.
Bank of Japan Forms New Team to Explore Central Bank Digital Currency
The Bank of Japan is warming to digital currencies and now has a team dedicated to researching a possible digital yen.
Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says
The U.K.'s central bank is discussing the possibility of launching a digital currency, perhaps in several years.
Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday's Hearing
While not every lawmaker was on board with the idea of a central bank digital currency during a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, no one explicitly rejected it either.
BIS Plans New Central Banking Fintech Research Hubs in Europe, North America
The Bank for International Settlements is expanding its “Innovation Hub” with a handful of new locations in Canada and Europe.
Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday
Witnesses will discuss stablecoins and tokenized dollars during Tuesday's Senate Banking hearing on the digitization of money.
Blockchain Bites: Rethinking Libra, Craig Wright and Something Smells Fishy in Blockchain
Craig Wright will go to trial, while IBM and a Norwegian association team up to track salmon on blockchain.
