CBDCs
Central Banks Mull Creating a CBDC, but Not on a Blockchain: Survey
Forty-six central banks would consider a broader form of distributed ledger technology for a CBDC but aren't crazy about putting it on a blockchain.
Visa Patent Filing Would Allow Central Banks to Mint Digital Fiat Currencies Using Blockchain
The filing details a way for fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to be turned into a central bank digital currency.
CipherTrace Wants to Guide Central Banks on Their Digital Currency Projects
The blockchain analytics firm is launching an initiative to pitch itself to central banks as both a tech partner and a guiding influence on future digital currency projects.
Mauritius Central Banker Confirms Island's Digital Currency Plans
The Bank of Mauritius is inching closer to issuing a retail-focused central bank digital currency (CBDC), its governor confirmed Tuesday.
The Problem With Money Is 'Too Much Privacy,' Says Ex-US Treasury Secretary Summers
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said there may be “too much privacy” associated with government-issued cash, noting the prevalence of money laundering and its widespread use for storing and moving the proceeds from corruption.
CoinDesk 50: How the People’s Bank of China Became a CBDC Leader
China's central bank, part of CoinDesk's new 50 list, is a pioneer of central digital currencies. Now the rest of the world is racing to catch up.
New Zealand's Central Bank Is Hiring a Money Futurist
New Zealand’s central bank is looking for a Head of Money and Cash to focus "on the future of money” and be a "thought leader" for digital currency.
4 Ways COVID-19 Will Bring Banks and Regulators to Crypto
Consensus:Distributed speaker and CoinDesk columnist Ajit Tripathi argues the pandemic will normalize the use of CBDCs and cryptocurrencies.
Starbucks, McDonald’s Among 19 Firms to Test China’s Digital Yuan: Report
The food and beverage giants are among the restaurants and retail shops reportedly on a local government list for testing of China's central bank digital currency.
Dutch Central Bank Wants to Be European Union's CBDC Proving Ground
The Dutch Central Bank is making a bid to become the European Union’s proving ground for a central bank digital currency.
