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CBDCs
Former CFTC Officials Ramp Up Push for Digital Dollar With Accenture Partnership
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo and LabCFTC head Dan Gorfine are forming the Digital Dollar Foundation, working with Accenture to determine how best to create a U.S. central bank digital currency.
ECB's Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won't Discourage Private Initiatives
Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives.
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers.
ECB Official Says Digital Currency Could Be an Alternative to Cash
A digital currency could ensure that citizens remain able to use central bank money even if cash is eventually no longer used, according to Benoît Cœuré.
French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.
Russian Central Bank Chief: 'No Obvious Need' for National Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief.
China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.
Bank of Japan: Adopting Central Bank Crypto Would Mean Dropping Cash
A Bank of Japan official has ruled out the launch of a central bank digital currency because to do so may require the country to abandon cash.
Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV.
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs.
